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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Minnesota State University-Mankato Methodist NSU KU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG Winona State University| Southwest Minnesota State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $229 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 6,787 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 784% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Southwest Minnesota State University than Fayetteville State University ($8,840.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($6,355 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 2% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,258 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Fayetteville State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 36% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,050 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 138 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $32,500)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $483 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($21,678 vs. $22,161)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($224 vs. $229)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/