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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Central | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
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| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $232 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Central | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Central | ||
| 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 Central based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 11,637 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Central?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than University of Central Missouri ($17,726.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($15,117 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 9.4% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,699 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Minnesota State University Mankato (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($6,961 vs. $6,517)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 20 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Central? 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 Central and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is the same as at University of Central Missouri (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $4,800 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $134 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($22,441 vs. $22,575)
- Central graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($232 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/