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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 64% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/26 | ||
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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-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $240 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than UW-La Crosse based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 10,274 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UW-La Crosse?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 10.2% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($17,726.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($13,130 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 52.8% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($6,942 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Mankato than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (73% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 105% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($6,961 vs. $3,395)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 100 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UW-La Crosse? 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-La Crosse and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $3,200 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,250)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($233 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/