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GS Georgia State Minnesota State University-Mankato University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University KU TROY Albany State University Winona State University ASU| Columbus State University | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $224 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Columbus State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 6,930 students)
Columbus State vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 102.2% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at Columbus State than Southwest Minnesota State University ($15,425.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,902 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 30.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,258 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University than Southwest Minnesota State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,147 vs. $7,389)
Columbus State vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 47 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Columbus State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,400)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($21,678 vs. $26,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/