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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWM | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 78% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 23% | ||
| 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 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or UWM?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at UWM than Southwest Minnesota State University ($19,956.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than UWM ($15,004 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,258 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 23.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,389 vs. $5,963)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 42 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming UWM 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 UWM (3.16)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than UWM (86.3%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or UWM? 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 UWM and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $4,900 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($21,678 vs. $24,958)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/