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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $235 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,594 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 138.6% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at University of Sioux Falls than Minnesota State University Mankato ($19,940.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than University of Sioux Falls ($16,809 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 31.1% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,090 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Sioux Falls students is 74.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($12,117 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 16 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $2,900 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,400)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($22,575 vs. $22,750)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Sioux Falls graduates. ($233 vs. $235)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/