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UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater KU UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay UWO UW-Superior UW-Platteville| Southwest Minnesota State University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 71% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $263 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Stout is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or UW-Stout?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 26% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at UW-Stout than Southwest Minnesota State University ($15,281.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than UW-Stout ($15,004 vs. $15,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 10.2% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,398 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (94% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 56% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($7,389 vs. $4,736)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stout (1030) is 22 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Stout is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $5,800 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $3,822 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($21,678 vs. $25,500)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($224 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/