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Overview |
SCSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 73% |
Admission |
SCSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
SCSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $233 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than SCSU based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 29.1% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at SCSU than Minnesota State University Mankato ($19,358.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than SCSU ($16,809 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 32.7% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($10,606 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (81% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,308 vs. $6,961)
SCSU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 112 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
SCSU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $500 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,800)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,250)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($233 vs. $240)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/