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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | RIC | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $219 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 5,787 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183% higher at RIC than Southwest Minnesota State University ($25,014.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,014 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 44.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($9,258 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Rhode Island College (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 2% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,537 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 95 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than RIC (87.5%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or RIC? 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 RIC and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $800 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,200)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $478 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $21,678)
- RIC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($219 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC 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/