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Minnesota ISU NDSU University of North Dakota Michigan Tech Winona State University St. Cloud State University University of Minnesota-Morris South Dakota State University Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota State University-Mankato| University of Minnesota Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 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 1, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 6,930 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 43% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than Southwest Minnesota State University ($18,028.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($15,004 vs. $18,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($9,258 vs. $9,638)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than University of Minnesota Duluth (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 0.6% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($7,389 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 101 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (80.7%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $12,300 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $3,322 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($21,678 vs. $25,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/