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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Parkside | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 67% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $237 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 3,947 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Parkside?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,726.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($8,510 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 33.1% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,966 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Mankato than University of Wisconsin Parkside (73% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is 2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,098 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 60 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (50% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,300 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,000)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $390 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,575 vs. $22,965)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($233 vs. $237)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/