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Overview |
SCF | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,411 | 14,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $25,740 | $11,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,151 | $17,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,996 | $5,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 65% |
Admission |
SCF | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,974 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SCF | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $233 |
Diversity |
SCF | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SCF | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 8,411 students)
SCF vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 253.3% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 649.5% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($17,726.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than SCF ($17,227 vs. $22,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 129.3% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($11,224 vs. $25,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Minnesota State University Mankato (79% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students is 20.7% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($6,996 vs. $5,798)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF 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 SCF .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $12,600 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $13,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($8,610 vs. $22,575)
- SCF graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($89 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/