Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Southwest Minnesota State
Both Minnesota State University-Mankato and Southwest Minnesota State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Minnesota. The following statements compare Minnesota State University-Mankato and Southwest Minnesota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Minnesota State University-Mankato's tuition ($18,942) is more expensive than Southwest Minnesota State ($10,361).
- Southwest Minnesota State's acceptance rate (62.18%) is lower than Minnesota State University-Mankato (88.44%).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has higher yield (29.38%) than Southwest Minnesota State (22.20%).
- Southwest Minnesota State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Minnesota State University-Mankato (21 to 1).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato (15,271 students) is larger than Southwest Minnesota State (8,214 students) with more enrolled students.
- Southwest Minnesota State ($7,386) has higher amount of financial aid than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($6,440).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato's graduation rate (54%) is higher than Southwest Minnesota State (45%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,572 In-State
$18,942 out-of-state
$18,942 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,440
Test Scores
Admission
88.44% Acceptance Rate
29.38% Yield
Enrollment
13,433 Undergraduate
1,838 Graduate
2,748 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
490 Faculties (full-time)
1,182 Staffs (full-time)
$101,314 Faculty Salary
$77,826 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,361
Financial Aid
$7,386
Test Scores
Admission
62.18% Acceptance Rate
22.20% Yield
Enrollment
7,735 Undergraduate
479 Graduate
1,293 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
36% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
104 Faculties (full-time)
271 Staffs (full-time)
$96,050 Faculty Salary
$76,340 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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