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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UWM | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 83% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Minnesota State University-Mankato based on total student enrollment (22,481 students vs. 14,709 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($8,455.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at UWM than Minnesota State University Mankato ($20,455.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($16,499 vs. $17,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 2.2% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,980 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Minnesota State University Mankato (83% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 9.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($5,798 vs. $5,305)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 20 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming UWM 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 UWM (3.16)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than UWM (88.4%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or UWM? 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 UWM and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $200 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,100)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($22,575 vs. $24,958)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/