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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 9,599 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #856 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | uwgb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $14,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $11,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $5,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 74% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 5,762 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 5,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
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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 | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $21,259 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $219 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-Green Bay | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-Green Bay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than UW-Green Bay based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 9,599 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UW-Green Bay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UW-Green Bay?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 32.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($17,726.00 vs. $14,516.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($11,365 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 38.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,634 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than Minnesota State University Mankato (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 24.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($6,961 vs. $5,590)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UW-Green Bay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UW-Green Bay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Green Bay or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Green Bay (1070) is 40 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming UW-Green Bay students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UW-Green Bay (3.16)
- UW-Green Bay has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UW-Green Bay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UW-Green Bay? 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 UW-Green Bay and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $4,600 more per year than UW-Green Bay graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $1,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($21,259 vs. $22,575)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($219 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Green Bay students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/