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Minnesota State University-Mankato KU UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire Winona State University Parkside UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay| Southwest Minnesota State University | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.32 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Superior | ||
| 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
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 2,710 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or UW-Superior?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at UW-Superior than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,108.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,908 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 32% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,013 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than Southwest Minnesota State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 100.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($7,389 vs. $3,691)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 18 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,700)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $1,322 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($21,678 vs. $23,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/