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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 960/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $105 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Lehman?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Lehman than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,880.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($4,974 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 93.6% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($9,258 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 40.9% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,412 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 17 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,200)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $11,478 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $21,678)
- Lehman graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($105 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/