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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CUW | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 5,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #432 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $28,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $23,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 3,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $247 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 5,063 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 303.9% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at CUW than Minnesota State University Mankato ($33,750.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than CUW ($17,227 vs. $28,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 13.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,224 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 308.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($23,693 vs. $5,798)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 36 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming CUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than CUW (67.5%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or CUW? 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 CUW and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $200 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,100)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,925)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($233 vs. $247)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/