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Overview |
FSW | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 14,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $11,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $17,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $5,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 65% |
Admission |
FSW | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,974 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $233 |
Diversity |
FSW | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
FSW | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 13,860 students)
FSW vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 243% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Florida SouthWestern State College ($17,726.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($9,030 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 11.7% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,044 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Minnesota State University Mankato (81% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 0.5% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($5,798 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW 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 FSW .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW 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 FSW.
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $8,900 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $13,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($9,000 vs. $22,575)
- FSW graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($93 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/