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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 4,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #612 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $8,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $18,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $6,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 92% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 4,654 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 2,449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 24.7% | ||
| 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 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $230 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 4,410 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($17,726.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than MSU Moorhead ($17,227 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 5.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,594 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Minnesota State University Mankato (92% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 5.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($6,117 vs. $5,798)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 19 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $3,900 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,575)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($230 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/