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MSU Moorhead Winona State University Boise State Idaho St. Cloud State University UW-Eau Claire BYU-I Southwest Minnesota State University Minnesota University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Stout| Idaho State University | Minnesota State University Mankato | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,614 | 14,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,992 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,102 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,924 | $11,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,353 | $17,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,550 | $5,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 65% |
Admission |
ISU | 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 | 3.41 | 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 |
ISU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $233 |
Diversity |
ISU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 12,614 students)
ISU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 39.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at ISU than Minnesota State University Mankato ($25,102.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($12,353 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 41.6% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,924 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (90% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 47.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,550 vs. $5,798)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
ISU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Idaho State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $4,000 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($22,575 vs. $22,950)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($233 vs. $237)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/