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Minnesota State University-Mankato UIC Northeastern Illinois University KU DePaul EIU Winona State University Northern Illinois Dominican IU HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $224 |
Diversity |
CSU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Southwest Minnesota State University than Chicago State University ($8,840.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($6,446 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 49.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,258 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Chicago State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 115.1% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($15,891 vs. $7,389)
CSU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 133 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Chicago State University (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,300)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $9,572 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,678 vs. $31,250)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($224 vs. $323)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/