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Minnesota State University-Mankato KU Winona State University| Southwest Minnesota State University | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | BC | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $54 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 4,044 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or BC?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 236.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at Southwest Minnesota State University than Brazosport College ($8,840.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($4,718 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 6.4% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,700 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Southwest Minnesota State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 83.9% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($7,389 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Southwest Minnesota State University .
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or BC? 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 BC and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $16,428 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($5,250 vs. $21,678)
- BC graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($54 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/