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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University Bemidji State University Austin Peay State University| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
M State | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Fergus Falls, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,414 | 4,410 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #612 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minnesota.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
M State | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,424 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,424 | $8,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,646 | $18,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,553 | $6,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 92% |
Admission |
M State | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,654 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
M State | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
M State | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $230 |
Diversity |
M State | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
M State | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
M State | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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 Community and Technical College is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (5,414 students vs. 4,410 students)
M State vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, M State or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 62.9% more expensive to attend than M State for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at MSU Moorhead than Minnesota State Community and Technical College ($8,838.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State Community and Technical College than MSU Moorhead ($9,646 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State Community and Technical College are 26.1% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,400 vs. $10,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Minnesota State Community and Technical College (92% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 10.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State Community and Technical College ($6,117 vs. $5,553)
Which college is harder to get into, M State or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or M State .
M State vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, M State or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and M State.
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $5,100 more per year than M State graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,300)
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College students graduate with a $10,276 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,276)
- M State graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($124 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former M State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/