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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 78% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $210 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than UCO-Central based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 12,250 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UCO-Central?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 18.9% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at UCO-Central than Minnesota State University Mankato ($17,913.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than UCO-Central ($16,809 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 22.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,628 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Oklahoma than Minnesota State University Mankato (78% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 8.4% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($6,961 vs. $6,422)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 20 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UCO-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 UCO-Central and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $1,700 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($20,393 vs. $22,575)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($210 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/