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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 | University of Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Umary | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 3,652 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $18,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $18,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $18,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $13,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 1,499 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1096/1320 | ||
| 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 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU Moorhead | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 67% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Umary based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,652 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Umary?
- University of Mary is 111.7% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($18,710.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Umary than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($18,710.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Umary ($17,939 vs. $18,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 22.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,220 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary students is 93.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($13,371 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary (1066) is 17 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Umary? 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 Umary and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Umary is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $9,500 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $224 lower median federal student loan debt than Umary graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,500)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Umary graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Umary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/