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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Minnesota State University-Mankato Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University NDSU University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $277 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 4,572 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 74.1% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($25,854.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Penn State Harrisburg ($17,939 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 48.2% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($10,104 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Penn State Harrisburg (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 28.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,882 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 6 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 $4,542 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($22,276 vs. $26,818)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($230 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/