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Overview |
Northern Michigan University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Marquette, MI | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,970 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmu.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Michigan University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,796 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,292 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,910 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,346 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,385 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Northern Michigan University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,217 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 4,386 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northern Michigan University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Michigan University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,292 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $233 |
Diversity |
Northern Michigan University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Northern Michigan University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northern Michigan University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Northern Michigan University based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 6,970 students)
Northern Michigan University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Michigan University or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Northern Michigan University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Northern Michigan University ($17,726.00 vs. $17,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Northern Michigan University ($16,809 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 12.3% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($10,606 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,385 vs. $6,961)
Northern Michigan University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Michigan University or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Northern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 19 points higher than at Northern Michigan University (1011)
- Incoming Northern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Northern Michigan University (3.33)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Northern Michigan University (70.5%)
Northern Michigan University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Michigan University or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Northern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Northern Michigan University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $7,900 more per year than Northern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,400)
- Northern Michigan University students graduate with a $283 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($22,292 vs. $22,575)
- Northern Michigan University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($230 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/