College comparison

Southwest Minnesota State University vs University of Michigan-Dearborn

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	Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN	University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn is more selective	62%	56%
SAT (25–75)	—	990–1255
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,315	5,952
Avg net price	$15,291	$9,492
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Michigan-Dearborn reports higher median earnings	$51,342	$59,649
Graduation rate	45%	58%
Median debt	$20,500	$22,500
Economic mobility	—	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Southwest Minnesota State University or University of Michigan-Dearborn harder to get into?

University of Michigan-Dearborn is more selective: Southwest Minnesota State University's acceptance rate is approximately 62% and University of Michigan-Dearborn's is approximately 56% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southwest Minnesota State University vs University of Michigan-Dearborn?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Southwest Minnesota State University and 990–1255 at University of Michigan-Dearborn. 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.