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California State University-Northridge MSU Moorhead Winona State University St. Cloud State University CSUMB CSU UW-Eau Claire Southwest Minnesota State University CSUDH Minnesota University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse| Minnesota State University Mankato | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 5,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $10,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $12,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 80% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 10,082 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 9,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 6.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $156 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 5,688 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or CSU Channel Islands?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 45.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than California State University Channel Islands ($17,726.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($10,931 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 26.5% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,224 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Minnesota State University Mankato (80% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 120.8% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($12,804 vs. $5,798)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (91.3%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $200 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,392 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($15,183 vs. $22,575)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($156 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/