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Overview |
AASU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 73% |
Admission |
AASU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $233 |
Diversity |
AASU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
AASU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 110.7% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Armstrong State University ($17,726.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($12,404 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 4.2% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,176 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (84% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 0% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($6,961 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU 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 AASU .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 33 points higher than at AASU (997)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AASU (21)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Armstrong State University (50% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $3,900 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,400)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $1,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,575)
- AASU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($219 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/