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Overview |
ATU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 14,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #804 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $11,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $17,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $5,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 65% |
Admission |
ATU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 8,974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 8,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $233 |
Diversity |
ATU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 9,487 students)
ATU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 39.4% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Arkansas Tech University ($17,726.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($11,443 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 13.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,852 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Minnesota State University Mankato (93% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 67% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,680 vs. $5,798)
ATU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (91.3%)
ATU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Arkansas Tech University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $9,200 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,575)
- ATU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($183 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/