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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 1,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $17,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $10,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 2,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $179 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| 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 SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 1,783 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or SUNY Cobleskill?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 25% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cobleskill for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at SUNY Cobleskill than Southwest Minnesota State University ($16,980.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than SUNY Cobleskill ($15,004 vs. $17,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 65.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($9,258 vs. $15,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Southwest Minnesota State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students is 35.9% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,040 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 126 points higher than at SUNY Cobleskill (882)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (19)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than SUNY Cobleskill (84%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 SUNY Cobleskill and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $4,319 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($17,359 vs. $21,678)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($179 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/