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Overview |
EIU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
EIU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 935/1102 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $224 |
Diversity |
EIU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 6,930 students)
EIU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at EIU than Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,136.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,380 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 16.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,258 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,773 vs. $7,389)
EIU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 2 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Southwest Minnesota State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southwest Minnesota State University and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $1,972 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($21,678 vs. $23,650)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($224 vs. $244)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/