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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Northwest | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 95% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 8,505 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Northwest?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,726.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($14,197 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 1.7% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,428 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,387 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 17 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,200)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/