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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $149 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 2,110 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Southwest Minnesota State University ($18,819.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,646 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 24% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($9,258 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Texas A & M University Texarkana (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is 50.4% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,114 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 13 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than A&M-Texarkana (91.5%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $7,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $21,678)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($149 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/