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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | CofC | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU Moorhead | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $222 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 54% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 41.6% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.9% higher at CofC than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($35,338.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than CofC ($17,939 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 28.5% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,104 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 37.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,499 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 92 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or CofC? 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 CofC and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $3,800 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,400)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $776 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,276)
- CofC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/