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Overview |
Alabama State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $233 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Alabama State University ($17,726.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($13,176 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 75.3% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($6,050 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,029 vs. $6,961)
Alabama State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 186 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Alabama State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Minnesota State University-Mankato and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Alabama State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $16,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $29,500)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $9,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($22,575 vs. $32,091)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($233 vs. $331)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/