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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $233 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 274% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Minnesota State University Mankato ($31,250.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($16,627 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 5% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,100 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 327.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($29,753 vs. $6,961)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 69 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,300 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,000)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,544)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($233 vs. $243)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/