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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MIAD | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 896 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MIAD | ||
| 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 MIAD based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 896 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 371.3% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at MIAD than Minnesota State University Mankato ($39,380.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than MIAD ($16,809 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 6.6% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,950 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 276.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($26,216 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than MIAD (64%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $10,300 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,000)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $4,425 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($22,575 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/