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Minnesota State University-Mankato University of North Dakota KU NDSU Winona State University| Southwest Minnesota State University | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | MSU | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $193 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 2,777 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or MSU?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Southwest Minnesota State University than Minot State University ($8,840.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,360 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 28.9% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,180 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Minot State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Minot State University ($7,389 vs. $5,542)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 9 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or MSU? 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 MSU and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Minot State University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $2,953 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($18,725 vs. $21,678)
- MSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($193 vs. $224)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/