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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 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 1, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $224 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | 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-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 6,617 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at CSU-Pueblo than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,749.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,033 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 21.2% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($9,258 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Southwest Minnesota State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 44.1% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,649 vs. $7,389)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 38 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $1,928 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,678)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($204 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo 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/