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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,324 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,666 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,839 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,455 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,630 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $253 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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 Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (7,324 students vs. 3,857 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.8% higher at Western Oregon State College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($28,710.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Western Oregon State College ($14,839 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,666 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Western Oregon University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,319 vs. $7,455)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 62 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (68.9%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is the same as at Western Oregon University (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $200 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $2,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($21,678 vs. $24,502)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($224 vs. $253)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/