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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 90% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.16 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $267 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 3,446 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Kent State University at Stark?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 20% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Kent State University at Stark ($17,726.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($10,177 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 19.4% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,882 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Stark than Minnesota State University Mankato (90% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 54.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($6,961 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Kent State University at Stark and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Kent State University at Stark (50% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $6,000 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,825)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($233 vs. $267)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/