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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,410 | 4,417 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #612 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,838 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,594 | $16,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,231 | $15,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,117 | $11,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 87% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,654 | 8,410 | ||
| Admitted | 2,449 | 6,323 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $227 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,410 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 25% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($16,980.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than MSU Moorhead ($15,982 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 56.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($10,594 vs. $16,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 82.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($11,162 vs. $6,117)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 37 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Plattsburgh earn on average $1,600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,400)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $276 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,276)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/