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Minnesota State University-Mankato University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska Augustana| Minnesota State University Moorhead | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $259 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or South Dakota State University?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 13.7% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at MSU Moorhead than South Dakota State University ($17,674.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than South Dakota State University ($17,939 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 24.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,087 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 51.7% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($6,905 vs. $4,551)
MSU Moorhead vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 19 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,840 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,116)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($230 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/