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 ($18,860) is more expensive than Southwest Minnesota State ($10,304).
- Southwest Minnesota State's acceptance rate (68.94%) is lower than Minnesota State University-Mankato (91.33%).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has higher yield (29.37%) than Southwest Minnesota State (20.30%).
- 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 (14,709 students) is larger than Southwest Minnesota State (7,324 students) with more enrolled students.
- Southwest Minnesota State ($6,588) has higher amount of financial aid than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($6,324).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato's graduation rate (54%) is higher than Southwest Minnesota State (44%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,490 In-State
$18,860 out-of-state
$18,860 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,324
Test Scores
Admission
91.33% Acceptance Rate
29.37% Yield
Enrollment
12,897 Undergraduate
1,812 Graduate
2,384 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
31% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
490 Faculties (full-time)
1,182 Staffs (full-time)
$87,996 Faculty Salary
$67,472 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,874 annual charge
-2,889 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,350 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,304
Financial Aid
$6,588
Test Scores
Admission
68.94% Acceptance Rate
20.30% Yield
Enrollment
6,884 Undergraduate
440 Graduate
951 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
35% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
104 Faculties (full-time)
271 Staffs (full-time)
$85,672 Faculty Salary
$69,837 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,248 annual charge
-1,049 capacity
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