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MSU Moorhead Winona State University St. Cloud State University UW-Eau Claire Southwest Minnesota State University Minnesota University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Stout University of Minnesota-Duluth University of Minnesota-Crookston Gustavus Adolphus College| Governors State University | Minnesota State University Mankato | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
GSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $233 |
Diversity |
GSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 11.2% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Governors State University ($17,726.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($9,833 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 3.7% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,606 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 72.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($11,987 vs. $6,961)
GSU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 119 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $3,700 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,575)
- GSU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($178 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU 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/