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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University Bemidji State University Austin Peay State University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Northland College | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $278 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 50% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Northland College | ||
| 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 Moorhead is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 518 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Northland College?
- Northland College is 349.4% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.7% higher at Northland College than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($39,719.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Northland College ($17,939 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 4.3% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,688 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 331.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($29,780 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 69 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Northland College? 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 Northland College and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Northland College is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $7,500 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $34,900)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($22,276 vs. $26,943)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/