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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College Minnesota State University-Mankato OU Baker| University of Kansas | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 94% |
Admission |
KU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
KU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
KU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
KU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| 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
- University of Kansas is larger than than Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 6,930 students)
KU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- University of Kansas is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205% higher at KU than Southwest Minnesota State University ($26,960.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than KU ($15,004 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,258 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than University of Kansas (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 50.8% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($11,140 vs. $7,389)
KU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU 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 KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 137 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming KU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than KU (87.8%)
KU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $13,400 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $41,200)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $1,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,678)
- KU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/