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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWO | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $245 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or UWO?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at UWO than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,995.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,827 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 4.1% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,894 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 66% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,389 vs. $4,450)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 22 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than UWO (88.5%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or UWO? 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 UWO and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $2,900 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $2,070 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($21,678 vs. $23,748)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($224 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/