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Overview |
St. Cloud State University | Mayville State University | ||
| Location | Saint Cloud, MN | Mayville, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,420 | 1,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | #732 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stcloudstate.edu | mayvillestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Cloud State University | Mayville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,811 | $6,517 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,695 | $9,775 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $9,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,065 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,042 | $5,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Cloud State University | Mayville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,810 | 292 | ||
| Admitted | 4,583 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 71.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 51.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | 880/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Cloud State University | Mayville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Cloud State University | Mayville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $196 |
Diversity |
St. Cloud State University | Mayville State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
St. Cloud State University | Mayville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 36% | ||
Campus |
St. Cloud State University | Mayville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 1,123 students)
St. Cloud State University vs. Mayville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Cloud State University or Mayville State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at St. Cloud State University than Mayville State University ($18,695.00 vs. $9,775.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Mayville State University ($14,065 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mayville State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Saint Cloud State University ($9,522 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Cloud State University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($6,042 vs. $5,511)
St. Cloud State University vs. Mayville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Cloud State University or Mayville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mayville State University or St. Cloud State University .
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Mayville State University (71.2%)
St. Cloud State University vs. Mayville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Cloud State University or Mayville State University? 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 Mayville State University and St. Cloud State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than Mayville State University (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Mayville State University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,900)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $3,470 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($19,030 vs. $22,500)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($196 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/