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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 935/1102 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $224 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 77.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at Southwest Minnesota State University than Southern University and A & M College ($8,840.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Southern University and A & M College ($15,004 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($9,258 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Southern University and A & M College (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,514 vs. $7,389)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 97 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (39% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $9,072 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($21,678 vs. $30,750)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($224 vs. $317)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/