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ISU MSU Moorhead Winona State University Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth St. Cloud State University University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead UW-Eau Claire Southwest Minnesota State University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology| Minnesota State University Mankato | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | NDSU | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 78% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | |||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $240 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than NDSU based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 11,952 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($17,726.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($16,461 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 17.3% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,565 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Minnesota State University Mankato (78% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Dakota State University Main Campus students is 0.7% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($5,841 vs. $5,798)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 61 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (91.3%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $725 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,300)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($233 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/