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Minnesota State University-Mankato OSU Portland State University NDSU San Jose State Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University UO Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Oregon Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | OIT | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,410 | 5,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #612 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $10,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,838 | $33,397 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,594 | $11,604 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,231 | $17,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,117 | $9,018 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,654 | 5,006 | ||
| Admitted | 2,449 | 4,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU Moorhead | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $236 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | OIT | ||
| 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
- Oregon Institute of Technology is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (5,103 students vs. 4,410 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or OIT?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 18.7% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($10,492.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.9% higher at OIT than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($33,397.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than MSU Moorhead ($17,274 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 9.5% lower than costs at Oregon Institute of Technology ($10,594 vs. $11,604)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Minnesota State University Moorhead (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon Institute of Technology students is 47.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,018 vs. $6,117)
MSU Moorhead vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 2 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or OIT? 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 OIT and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $12,900 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $599 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,875)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($230 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/