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Overview |
ESU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
ESU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
ESU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $224 |
Diversity |
ESU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ESU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 5,324 students)
ESU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 67.5% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at ESU than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,195.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,854 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 0.5% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($9,258 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Emporia State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,389 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 22 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming ESU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
ESU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $2,259 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $21,678)
- ESU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($200 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/