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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,324 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | jsums.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $8,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,666 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,839 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,455 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Jackson State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,630 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Jackson State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $299 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Jackson State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Jackson State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Jackson State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (7,324 students vs. 6,564 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Jackson State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Southwest Minnesota State University than Jackson State University ($8,840.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Jackson State University ($14,839 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($10,666 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Southwest Minnesota State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson State University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,133 vs. $7,455)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 98 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (68.9%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or Jackson 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 Jackson State University and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $32,800)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $7,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($21,678 vs. $29,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($224 vs. $299)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/