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WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Minnesota State University-Mankato Morgan State KU Buffalo State College Morehead State University Winona State University University of Charleston Bowie State University Salisbury| Southwest Minnesota State University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $240 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 3,785 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or WVSU?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at WVSU than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,810.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,684 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 31.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,258 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than West Virginia State University (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,482 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 81 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than West Virginia State University (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $32,700)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $1,572 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($21,678 vs. $23,250)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($224 vs. $240)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/