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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 83% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/26 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $201 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Minnesota State University-Mankato based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 14,590 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UNOMAHA?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 31.7% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at UNOMAHA than Minnesota State University Mankato ($19,926.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($12,973 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($10,606 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Minnesota State University Mankato (83% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Omaha students is 17.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,180 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 20 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $300 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,300)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,575)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($201 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNOMAHA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/