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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $227 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 3,498 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Fairmont State ?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 46.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Fairmont State than Southwest Minnesota State University ($15,638.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,794 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 8.3% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,258 vs. $10,022)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University as Fairmont State University (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($7,389 vs. $6,547)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 46 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Fairmont State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,600)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $322 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($21,678 vs. $22,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($224 vs. $227)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State 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/