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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 910/1090 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $141 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| 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 UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 5,848 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or UT Permian Basin?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than UT Permian Basin for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,577.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at UT Permian Basin than Southwest Minnesota State University ($18,817.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,370 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 15.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($9,258 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Southwest Minnesota State University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 50.1% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,092 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 43 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $9,800 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,200)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $8,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($13,655 vs. $21,678)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($141 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Permian Basin 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/