- Both Southwest Minnesota State University (Southwest Minnesota State) and University of Minnesota-Morris are public.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- University of Minnesota-Morris has more expensive tuition of $16,438 than Southwest Minnesota State ($10,304).
- Southwest Minnesota State has tighter acceptance rate of 61.63% than University of Minnesota-Morris (63.78%).
- Southwest Minnesota State is larger with 6,930 students than University of Minnesota-Morris (1,068 students).
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| #26 in Minnesota | Rankings | #216 in Liberal Arts Colleges #25 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Marshall, MN | Location | Morris, MN |
Southwest Minnesota State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,122 Minnesota residents $10,304 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,288 Minnesota residents $16,438 out-of-state |
| $9,633 Minnesota residents $10,052 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $6,831 | Financial Aid | $13,154 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $30 |
| 61.63% | Acceptance Rate | 63.78% |
| 26.27% | Yield | 17.38% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 6,930 | Total Students | 1,068 |
| 6,518 | Undergraduate | 1,068 |
| 412 | Graduate | 0 |
| 825 | Online Enrollment | 17 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $41,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,087) $5,578 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,023) $4,478 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 | 9 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 122 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 103 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 282 Full-time 157 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 309 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| $85,672 for Faculties $69,837 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,653 for Faculties $54,264 Part-time |