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Overview |
CCF | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Ocala, FL | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,483 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cf.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCF | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,863 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,865 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,900 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
CCF | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
CCF | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCF | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,187 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $224 |
Diversity |
CCF | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CCF | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CCF | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than CCF based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 5,483 students)
CCF vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCF or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 344.9% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Southwest Minnesota State University than College of Central Florida ($8,840.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Central Florida than Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,865 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 17.3% lower than costs at College of Central Florida ($9,258 vs. $10,863)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Central Florida than Southwest Minnesota State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 7.1% larger than aid received College of Central Florida ($7,389 vs. $6,900)
Which college is harder to get into, CCF 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 CCF .
CCF vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCF 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 CCF.
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than CCF graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $33,500)
- College of Central Florida students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($10,187 vs. $21,678)
- CCF graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($105 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCF students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/