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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CULVER | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Canton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 999 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | culver.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CULVER | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $28,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $28,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $9,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $20,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $21,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CULVER | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 1,246 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 1,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CULVER | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CULVER | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CULVER | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CULVER | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | CULVER | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 999 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. CULVER Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or CULVER?
- Culver Stockton College is 243.5% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at CULVER than Minnesota State University Mankato ($28,700.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than CULVER ($16,809 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 14.4% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,270 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 211.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($21,686 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. CULVER Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or CULVER? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CULVER or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 62 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at CULVER (3.37)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. CULVER Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or CULVER? 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 CULVER and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Culver Stockton College (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,700 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,600)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than CULVER graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CULVER graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/