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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | York | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 870/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $90 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | York | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | York | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | York | ||
| 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 York based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 6,446 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or York?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at York than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,880.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($6,670 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 93.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,258 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Southwest Minnesota State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,036 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 123 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at York (3.15)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than York (59.1%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or York? 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 York and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than CUNY York College (39% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $12,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $21,678)
- York graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($90 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/