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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $263 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,876 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 301.5% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.3% higher at Edgewood College than Minnesota State University Mankato ($33,550.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Edgewood College ($16,809 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 14.3% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,606 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Minnesota State University Mankato (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 179% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($19,418 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 20 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $300 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,000)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $2,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,500)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($233 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood 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/