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Overview |
MSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,741 | 760 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,058 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,349 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,569 | $13,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
MSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 745 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 538 | 1,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
MSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
MSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
MSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MSU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minot State University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (2,741 students vs. 760 students)
MSU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 127.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 444.1% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Minot State University ($39,000.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than MSU ($8,220 vs. $12,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 83.2% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($8,058 vs. $14,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 134.9% larger than aid received Minot State University ($13,083 vs. $5,569)
MSU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 11 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (988)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than MSU (72.2%)
MSU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and MSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than Minot State University (51% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $16,800 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $2,775 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates. ($18,725 vs. $21,500)
- MSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/