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Minnesota State University-Mankato KU Winona State University| Iowa Wesleyan College | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 279.5% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.5% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($33,550.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($15,004 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 22.5% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($9,258 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Iowa Wesleyan College (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 260.9% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($26,670 vs. $7,389)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College 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 Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 59 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,900)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $3,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,678 vs. $25,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/