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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU Minnesota State University-Mankato CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State KU Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield| Southwest Minnesota State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 72% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $156 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 6,128 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 54% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Southwest Minnesota State University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,540 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 76.1% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,258 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than California State University Channel Islands (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 27.4% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,412 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $4,900 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,200)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $6,495 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $21,678)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($156 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/