Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
VSU Minnesota State University-Mankato ABAC KU Winona State University Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State AUM| Georgia Southwestern State University | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | smsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 935/1102 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $224 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 117.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,786.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,186 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 3.1% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,978 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,472 vs. $7,389)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 41 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,100)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $322 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($21,678 vs. $22,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($224 vs. $227)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/