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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fort Hays State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $232 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than St. Cloud State University based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 10,420 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 112.8% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at St. Cloud State University than Fort Hays State University ($18,695.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than St. Cloud State University ($13,322 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Saint Cloud State University ($8,481 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Cloud State University than Fort Hays State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Cloud State University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($6,042 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Fort Hays State University (88%)
Fort Hays State University vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University or St. Cloud State University? 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 St. Cloud State University and Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than Fort Hays State University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $1,782 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($20,718 vs. $22,500)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/