- Both Southwest Minnesota State University (Southwest Minnesota State) and Minnesota State University-Mankato are public.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has more expensive tuition of $18,860 than Southwest Minnesota State ($10,304).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has tighter acceptance rate of 60.96% than Southwest Minnesota State (61.63%).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato is larger with 14,590 students than Southwest Minnesota State (6,930 students).
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| #26 in Minnesota | Rankings | #22 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Marshall, MN | Location | Mankato, MN |
Southwest Minnesota State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,122 Minnesota residents $10,304 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,490 Minnesota residents $18,860 out-of-state |
| $9,633 Minnesota residents $10,052 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,030 Minnesota residents $19,212 out-of-state |
| $6,831 | Financial Aid | $7,300 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 61.63% | Acceptance Rate | 60.96% |
| 26.27% | Yield | 31.80% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 6,930 | Total Students | 14,590 |
| 6,518 | Undergraduate | 12,676 |
| 412 | Graduate | 1,914 |
| 825 | Online Enrollment | 2,379 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 31% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $41,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,400 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,087) $5,578 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,887) $7,200 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 122 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 494 Full-time 200 Part-time |
| 282 Full-time 157 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,206 Full-time 398 Part-time |
| $85,672 for Faculties $69,837 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,996 for Faculties $67,472 Part-time |