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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Bellin College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | bellincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Bellin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $21,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $21,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $25,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $4,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 97% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Bellin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 56 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 88.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Bellin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Bellin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $56,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $155 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Bellin College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Bellin College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Bellin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Bellin College based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 748 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Bellin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Bellin College?
- Bellin College is 151.9% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($21,050.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Bellin College than Minnesota State University Mankato ($21,050.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Bellin College ($16,809 vs. $25,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellin College are 10.5% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,600 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellin College than Minnesota State University Mankato (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 53.8% larger than aid received Bellin College ($6,961 vs. $4,527)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Bellin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Bellin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellin College or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Bellin College (1090) is 60 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Bellin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Bellin College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Bellin College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Bellin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Bellin College? 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 Bellin College and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Bellin College is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (78% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bellin College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($56,700 vs. $46,300)
- Bellin College students graduate with a $7,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,575)
- Bellin College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($155 vs. $233)
- More Bellin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/