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Minnesota State University-Mankato KU Winona State University| Southwest Minnesota State University | Mayville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Mayville State University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Mayville, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 1,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #732 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | mayvillestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Mayville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,517 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $9,775 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $9,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $5,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Mayville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 71.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 51.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 880/1250 | ||
| 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 | Mayville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Mayville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $19,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $196 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Mayville State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Mayville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Mayville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 1,123 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Mayville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Mayville State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Mayville State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,775.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mayville State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,347 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Mayville State University ($9,258 vs. $9,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 34.1% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($7,389 vs. $5,511)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Mayville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Mayville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mayville State University or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Mayville State University (71.2%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Mayville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or Mayville 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 Mayville State University and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Mayville State University (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mayville State University earn on average $700 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,200)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $2,648 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($19,030 vs. $21,678)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($196 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/