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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $203 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | TAMUK | ||
| 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 TAMUK based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 6,092 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or TAMUK?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 72.1% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at TAMUK than Southwest Minnesota State University ($18,133.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Kingsville than Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,347 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Kingsville ($9,258 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Texas A & M University Kingsville (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Kingsville students is 45.1% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,723 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 71 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Texas A & M University Kingsville (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Kingsville earn on average $5,100 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A & M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $21,678)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($203 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/