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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,709 | 5,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $19,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,224 | $12,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,227 | $21,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,798 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 96% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,974 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 8,196 | 2,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $165 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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 Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 5,136 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Vermont Tech than Minnesota State University Mankato ($19,992.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Vermont Tech ($17,227 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 14.9% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($11,224 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Minnesota State University Mankato (96% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 107% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($12,000 vs. $5,798)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Vermont Tech (83.2%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Vermont Technical College (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $1,500 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $6,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($16,050 vs. $22,575)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($165 vs. $233)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/