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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 9,599 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #856 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | uwgb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $14,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $11,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $5,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 5,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | |||
| 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 | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $21,259 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $219 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Green Bay | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (9,599 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UW-Green Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or UW-Green Bay?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at UW-Green Bay than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,516.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,365 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 21.3% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,634 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than University of Wisconsin Green Bay (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 32.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($7,389 vs. $5,590)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UW-Green Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or UW-Green Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Green Bay or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Green Bay (1070) is 62 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming UW-Green Bay students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than UW-Green Bay (89.6%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UW-Green Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or UW-Green Bay? 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 UW-Green Bay and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Green Bay earn on average $500 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,200)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $419 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($21,259 vs. $21,678)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($219 vs. $224)
- More UW-Green Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/