- Capella University is a private school while Southwest Minnesota State University (Southwest Minnesota State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Capella University has more expensive tuition of $14,436 than Southwest Minnesota State ($10,304).
- Capella University is larger with 39,727 students than Southwest Minnesota State (6,930 students).
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| #264 in National Universities #29 in Minnesota | Rankings | #26 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Minneapolis, MN | Location | Marshall, MN |
| Known as | Southwest Minnesota State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,436 | Undergraduate | $10,122 Minnesota residents $10,304 out-of-state |
| $15,066 | Graduate | $9,633 Minnesota residents $10,052 out-of-state |
| $3,309 | Financial Aid | $6,831 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 61.63% | |
| Yield | 26.27% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 39,727 | Total Students | 6,930 |
| 13,280 | Undergraduate | 6,518 |
| 26,447 | Graduate | 412 |
| 39,727 | Online Enrollment | 825 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $72,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,087) $5,578 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 35 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 1,155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 122 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 1,190 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 282 Full-time 157 Part-time |
| $64,718 for Faculties $70,383 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,672 for Faculties $69,837 Part-time |