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Overview |
MSU | Presentation College | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | presentation.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Presentation College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $22,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $22,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $27,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $9,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
MSU | Presentation College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 557 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 840/1130 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | Presentation College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Presentation College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $271 |
Diversity |
MSU | Presentation College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
MSU | Presentation College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 70% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Presentation College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minot State University is larger than than Presentation College based on total student enrollment (2,777 students vs. 615 students)
MSU vs. Presentation College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Presentation College?
- Presentation College is 212.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($22,384.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.3% higher at Presentation College than Minot State University ($22,384.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Presentation College ($12,360 vs. $27,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 51% lower than costs at Presentation College ($7,180 vs. $10,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presentation College than Minot State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presentation College students is 79.8% larger than aid received Minot State University ($9,967 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. Presentation College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Presentation College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Presentation College or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 74 points higher than at Presentation College (925)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Presentation College (20)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Presentation College (3.07)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Presentation College (75.6%)
MSU vs. Presentation College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Presentation College? 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 Presentation College and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Presentation College is higher than Minot State University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Presentation College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,400)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $7,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Presentation College graduates. ($18,725 vs. $26,250)
- MSU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Presentation College graduates. ($193 vs. $271)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Presentation College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/