- Both Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud State) and Southwest Minnesota State University (Southwest Minnesota State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Southwest Minnesota State has more expensive tuition of $10,304 than Saint Cloud State ($10,117).
- Southwest Minnesota State has tighter acceptance rate of 61.63% than Saint Cloud State (85.78%).
- Saint Cloud State is larger with 10,420 students than Southwest Minnesota State (6,930 students).
| Saint Cloud State University View More Rivals | Southwest Minnesota State University View More Rivals | |
| #23 in Minnesota | Rankings | #26 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Cloud, MN | Location | Marshall, MN |
Saint Cloud State| Known as | Southwest Minnesota State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,117 | Undergraduate | $10,122 Minnesota residents $10,304 out-of-state |
| $10,484 Minnesota residents $15,314 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,633 Minnesota residents $10,052 out-of-state |
| $5,564 | Financial Aid | $6,831 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 85.78% | Acceptance Rate | 61.63% |
| 27.54% | Yield | 26.27% |
| 1,135 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,420 | Total Students | 6,930 |
| 8,569 | Undergraduate | 6,518 |
| 1,851 | Graduate | 412 |
| 1,587 | Online Enrollment | 825 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 40% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,599) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,087) $5,578 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 381 Full-time 191 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 122 Part-time |
| 921 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 282 Full-time 157 Part-time |
| $89,429 for Faculties $69,401 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,672 for Faculties $69,837 Part-time |