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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 1,078 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $15,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $15,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $7,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $13,814 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 81% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 56 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 1,078 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Clarkson College?
- Clarkson College is 81.5% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($15,168.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Clarkson College ($17,726.00 vs. $15,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($13,814 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 42.7% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,864 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson College than Minnesota State University Mankato (81% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson College students is 66.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,641 vs. $5,798)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 20 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Clarkson College (64.3%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/