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KU ESU Johnson County Community College Minnesota State University-Mankato ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
K-State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 |
K-State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
K-State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
K-State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 20% | ||
Campus |
K-State | 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
- Kansas State University is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 6,930 students)
K-State vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Kansas State University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.1% higher at K-State than Southwest Minnesota State University ($25,560.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than K-State ($15,004 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($9,258 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Kansas State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,537 vs. $7,389)
K-State vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-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 K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
K-State vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $822 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($21,678 vs. $22,500)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/