- Both Southwest Minnesota State University (Southwest Minnesota State) and Winona State University (Winona State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Winona State has more expensive tuition of $17,230 than Southwest Minnesota State ($10,304).
- Southwest Minnesota State has tighter acceptance rate of 61.63% than Winona State (66.50%).
- Southwest Minnesota State is larger with 6,930 students than Winona State (6,154 students).
Southwest Minnesota State University View More Rivals | Winona State University View More Rivals | |
| #26 in Minnesota | Rankings | #20 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Marshall, MN | Location | Winona, MN |
Southwest Minnesota State| Known as | Winona State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,122 Minnesota residents $10,304 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,498 Minnesota residents $17,230 out-of-state |
| $9,633 Minnesota residents $10,052 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,491 Minnesota residents $15,386 out-of-state |
| $6,831 | Financial Aid | $5,484 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $20 graduate |
| 61.63% | Acceptance Rate | 66.50% |
| 26.27% | Yield | 32.42% |
| Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,930 | Total Students | 6,154 |
| 6,518 | Undergraduate | 5,403 |
| 412 | Graduate | 751 |
| 825 | Online Enrollment | 873 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $41,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,600 |
| 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: 1,773) $6,284 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $3,370 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 122 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 303 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| 282 Full-time 157 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 671 Full-time 307 Part-time |
| $85,672 for Faculties $69,837 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,165 for Faculties $71,450 Part-time |