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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | FIT | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 54% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $201 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or FIT?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at FIT than Southwest Minnesota State University ($15,870.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than FIT ($15,004 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 191.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,258 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Fashion Institute of Technology (94% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 11.8% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,260 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than FIT (52.8%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or FIT? 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 FIT and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $10,400 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,200)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,678)
- FIT graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/