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Overview |
ISU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
ISU | 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 | 3.41 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $224 |
Diversity |
ISU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Idaho State University is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 6,930 students)
ISU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 49.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.4% higher at ISU than Southwest Minnesota State University ($23,906.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,425 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 21.4% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,626 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Southwest Minnesota State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,145 vs. $7,389)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
ISU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Idaho State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $1,272 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,678 vs. $22,950)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/