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Overview |
MSU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
MSU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | - | ||
| Admitted | 464 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $268 |
Diversity |
MSU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MSU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 7.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at PennWest Clarion than Minot State University ($11,574.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 80.1% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($7,180 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than PennWest Clarion (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minot State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($5,542 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 65 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MSU (3.42)
MSU vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and MSU.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Minot State University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $7,275 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($18,725 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/