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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | |||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint John's | ||
| 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 Saint John's based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,645 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 509.7% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.4% higher at Saint John's than Minnesota State University Mankato ($50,950.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Saint John's ($16,809 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 12.1% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($10,606 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 439.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($37,533 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 118 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (80% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $4,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($22,575 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/