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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $201 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UNOMAHA | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or UNOMAHA?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 39.3% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.4% higher at UNOMAHA than Southwest Minnesota State University ($19,926.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,973 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 14.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($9,258 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than University of Nebraska at Omaha (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Omaha students is 10.7% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,180 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 42 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than UNOMAHA (85.9%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $5,400 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,200)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $2,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,678)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNOMAHA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/