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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | TSU | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $303 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | TSU | ||
| 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 TSU based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 8,632 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or TSU?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 12.4% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at TSU than Minnesota State University Mankato ($19,677.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($11,826 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 9.7% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,664 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Minnesota State University Mankato (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 73.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($12,085 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 213 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or TSU? 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 TSU and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Texas Southern University (50% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $10,100 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,200)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $6,783 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,575 vs. $29,358)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($233 vs. $303)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/