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UAFS Minnesota State University-Mankato University of Central Arkansas KU Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Winona State University Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
ATU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 935/1102 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $224 |
Diversity |
ATU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 6,930 students)
ATU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at ATU than Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,640.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,016 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 1.1% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,157 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Arkansas Tech University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,440 vs. $7,389)
ATU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
ATU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Southwest Minnesota State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southwest Minnesota State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,928 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,678)
- ATU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($183 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/