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Overview |
Southeastern | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Southeastern | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
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| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $233 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southeastern | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Southeastern based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 13,465 students)
Southeastern vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Southeastern than Minnesota State University Mankato ($18,255.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($12,291 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 12.5% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,430 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Minnesota State University Mankato (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,785 vs. $6,961)
Southeastern vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is the same at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Southeastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Southeastern vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,200 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $1,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($21,272 vs. $22,575)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($219 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/