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Overview |
UHWO | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
UHWO | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $224 |
Diversity |
UHWO | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UHWO | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.7% higher at UHWO than Southwest Minnesota State University ($20,304.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,103 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 73.3% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($9,258 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than Southwest Minnesota State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 69.3% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($7,389 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
UHWO vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO or Southwest Minnesota State University? 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 Southwest Minnesota State University and UHWO.
- Graduates from University of Hawaii West Oahu earn on average $900 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,200)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $6,678 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,678)
- UHWO graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($155 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/