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Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) vs University of Minnesota-Crookston

Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) and University of Minnesota-Crookston (UMC) are two public universities located in rural Minnesota, each offering a unique educational experience. SMSU, situated in Marshall, boasts a higher acceptance rate (88%) compared to UMC's 79%, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. UMC, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate (53%) than SMSU's 49%. Both universities offer a range of popular majors, with SMSU excelling in business, education, and health professions, while UMC specializes in agriculture, business, and natural resources. While SMSU has a larger student body, UMC maintains a smaller class size, providing students with more personalized attention. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover further distinctions between these two institutions and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
Southwest Minnesota State University logo

Southwest Minnesota State University

 		University of Minnesota-Crookston logo

University of Minnesota-Crookston

Overview

Location Marshall, Minnesota Crookston, Minnesota
Campus setting Town: Remote Town: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate
Students retention rate 63.0% 70.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 91.0% 48.2%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $20
Graduate: $30
$30
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range N/A N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants 1,672 1,196
Total number of admissions given out 1,522 576
Admitted students who chose to enroll 421 168
Yield rate 27.7% 29.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $22,718 $25,086
Average net price $14,061 $11,925
Tuition $8,230 $10,822
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $5,426
Meal plan: $3,790
Room/dormitory: $3,920
Meal plan: $4,536
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 97.0%
Average amount $7,101 		96.0%
Average amount $11,136
Students receiving federal student loan 67.0%
Average amount $5,124 		50.0%
Average amount $4,928
Students taking out private loans 17.0%
Average amount $8,087 		10.0%
Average amount $8,867

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 6,556
Men 38.6% Women 61.4% 		2,304
Men 42.4% Women 57.6%
Graduate students 430
Men 33.3% Women 66.7% 		N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students N/A 31.8%
International students 2.5% 2.4%
Campus local/setting Town: Remote Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 1,034 560
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Nebraska South Dakota

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Education
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
Students to faculty ratio 16:1 16:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 47.8% 56.0%
Dropout rate 20.7% 12.6%
Transferred out 29.7% 30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,193
  • Year 2: $61,020
  • Year 3: $63,067
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $46,872
  • Year 2: $55,964
  • Year 3: $57,477
Education, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,470
  • Year 2: $51,482
  • Year 3: $52,674
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,562
  • Year 2: $49,729
  • Year 3: $50,544
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $36,831
  • Year 2: $47,729
  • Year 3: $48,120
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,735
  • Year 2: $39,729
  • Year 3: $46,976
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,644
  • Year 2: $43,798
  • Year 3: $46,844
Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $35,060
  • Year 3: $46,566
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,969
  • Year 2: $34,526
  • Year 3: $42,447
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $39,729
  • Year 3: $42,232
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,238
  • Year 2: $56,776
  • Year 3: $60,382
Plant Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,078
  • Year 2: $44,830
  • Year 3: $54,917
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,619
  • Year 2: $48,198
  • Year 3: $49,391
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $48,033
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,740
  • Year 2: $46,869
  • Year 3: $47,905
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $82,190
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $45,220
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,817
  • Year 2: $34,230
  • Year 3: $41,812
Animal Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,654
  • Year 2: $32,119
  • Year 3: $32,762
Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,763
  • Year 2: $50,856
  • Year 3: N/A
Agricultural Mechanization (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $40,485
  • Year 3: N/A

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