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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 86% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
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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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $234 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 5,188 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 30% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($17,726.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($13,427 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 31% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,094 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Minnesota State University Mankato (86% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 55.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($6,961 vs. $4,489)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 20 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or University of Wisconsin-River 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 Wisconsin-River Falls and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,100)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($22,575 vs. $22,725)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($233 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River 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/