- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private school while Southwest Minnesota State University (Southwest Minnesota State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has more expensive tuition of $43,160 than Southwest Minnesota State ($10,304).
- Southwest Minnesota State has tighter acceptance rate of 61.63% than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (64.38%).
- Southwest Minnesota State is larger with 6,930 students than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (4,133 students).
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota View More Rivals | Southwest Minnesota State University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Minnesota | Rankings | #26 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winona, MN | Location | Marshall, MN |
| Known as | Southwest Minnesota State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 | ||
| $43,160 | Undergraduate | $10,122 Minnesota residents $10,304 out-of-state |
| $12,222 | Graduate | $9,633 Minnesota residents $10,052 out-of-state |
| $23,618 | Financial Aid | $6,831 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 64.38% | Acceptance Rate | 61.63% |
| 19.28% | Yield | 26.27% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 4,133 | Total Students | 6,930 |
| 1,100 | Undergraduate | 6,518 |
| 3,033 | Graduate | 412 |
| 1,801 | Online Enrollment | 825 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 40% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $50,400 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,049) $5,720 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,087) $5,578 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,100 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 98 Full-time 393 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 122 Part-time |
| 452 Full-time 411 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 282 Full-time 157 Part-time |
| $61,824 for Faculties $58,538 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,672 for Faculties $69,837 Part-time |