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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 6,509 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or PennWest California?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at PennWest California than Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,574.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 12.5% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,258 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than PennWest California (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 86 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $1,300 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $3,322 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($21,678 vs. $25,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/