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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 2,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $8,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $12,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $5,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 91% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 745 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 67.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $193 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 2,741 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or MSU?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 16.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.3% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Minot State University ($17,726.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($12,349 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 39.3% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,058 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (91% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 4.1% larger than aid received Minot State University ($5,798 vs. $5,569)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 31 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than MSU (72.2%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or MSU? 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 and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Minot State University (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $1,100 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $3,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($18,725 vs. $22,575)
- MSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($193 vs. $233)
- More MSU 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/