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IU South Bend MSU Moorhead Winona State University IU BSU St. Cloud State University IUPUI EIU UW-Eau Claire Southwest Minnesota State University Purdue Western Illinois University| Indiana State University | Minnesota State University Mankato | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $233 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Indiana State University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Indiana State than Minnesota State University Mankato ($20,880.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($12,688 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 7% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,606 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 55.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,802 vs. $6,961)
Indiana State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 120 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Indiana State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Indiana State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,900 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,400)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $1,145 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,720)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($233 vs. $245)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/