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Overview |
MSU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
MSU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $215 |
Diversity |
MSU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
MSU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 21% | ||
Campus |
MSU | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (2,777 students vs. 1,704 students)
MSU vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or UVa-Wise?
- Minot State University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.6% higher at UVa-Wise than Minot State University ($25,419.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than MSU ($9,923 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 66% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($7,180 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Minot State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 158% larger than aid received Minot State University ($14,299 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 57 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MSU (3.42)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
MSU vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and MSU.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Minot State University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,100)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $2,102 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($18,725 vs. $20,827)
- MSU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($193 vs. $215)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/