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Minnesota State University-Mankato Touro College KU Winona State University SFC| Southwest Minnesota State University | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 8,733 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 147 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 35 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $9,340 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $96 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | CUNY Graduate Center | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. CUNY Graduate Center Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or CUNY Graduate Center?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at CUNY Graduate Center than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,880.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 125.7% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($9,258 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($7,389 vs. $0)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. CUNY Graduate Center Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or CUNY Graduate Center? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUNY Graduate Center or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. CUNY Graduate Center Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or CUNY Graduate Center? 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 CUNY Graduate Center and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $12,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($9,340 vs. $21,678)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($96 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/