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Overview |
UB | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 7,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $10,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $14,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $7,455 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
UB | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 2,630 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UB | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
UB | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UB | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (7,324 students vs. 3,101 students)
UB vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $7,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.4% higher at UB than Southwest Minnesota State University ($21,160.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than UB ($14,839 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 81.4% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($10,666 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Southwest Minnesota State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 18.5% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,833 vs. $7,455)
UB vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or UB .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 36 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (68.9%)
UB vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Southwest Minnesota State 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 Southwest Minnesota State University and UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $19,400 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $41,200)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $178 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,678)
- UB graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/