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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 | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Viterbo based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 2,456 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 244% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at Viterbo than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($30,400.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Viterbo ($17,939 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 1.5% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($10,104 vs. $10,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 197.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($20,567 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 41 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Viterbo is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $1,900 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($22,276 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/