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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $153 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Texas A&M International University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 131.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Texas A&M International University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,634.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($5,383 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 0.5% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,210 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Southwest Minnesota State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,872 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 103 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $6,872 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($14,806 vs. $21,678)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($153 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/