College comparison

Ridgewater College vs Southwest Minnesota State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	R Ridgewater College Willmar, MN	Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN
Acceptance rate	—	62%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,162	2,315
Avg net price	$10,046	$15,291
Median earnings (10 yr)Southwest Minnesota State University reports higher median earnings	$43,827	$51,342
Graduation rate	—	45%
Median debt	$12,000	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
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Quick answers

Is Ridgewater College or Southwest Minnesota State University harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for Ridgewater College vs Southwest Minnesota State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Ridgewater College and — at Southwest Minnesota State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.