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MSU Moorhead KSC Winona State University St. Cloud State University UW-Eau Claire Southwest Minnesota State University Minnesota UNH Manchester University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Southern New Hampshire University UW-La Crosse UW-Stout| Minnesota State University Mankato | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Plymouth | ||
| 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 Plymouth based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 3,872 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Plymouth than Minnesota State University Mankato ($22,250.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Plymouth ($16,809 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 11.4% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,606 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,286 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth 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 Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $4,100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,200)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $4,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,575 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/