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Overview |
UAA | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 73% |
Admission |
UAA | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $233 |
Diversity |
UAA | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UAA | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than UAA based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 10,464 students)
UAA vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 34.9% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at UAA than Minnesota State University Mankato ($19,776.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Anchorage than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($15,609 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 19.4% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($10,606 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than Minnesota State University Mankato (90% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 28.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,929 vs. $6,961)
UAA vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA 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 UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than UAA (65.3%)
UAA vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (50% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $2,600 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,300)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $3,871 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($18,704 vs. $22,575)
- UAA graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($193 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/