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Minnesota State University-Mankato South Dakota State University NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Winona State University Augustana Truman State Liberty University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | USD | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | USD | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 43% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | USD | ||
| 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or USD?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 13.7% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at MSU Moorhead than University of South Dakota ($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 USD ($17,939 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 22.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,224 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than University of South Dakota (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 9.5% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($6,905 vs. $6,308)
MSU Moorhead vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is the same at USD (1049)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or USD? 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 USD and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $5,800 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,724 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/