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Overview |
ULM | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
ULM | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ULM | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $233 |
Diversity |
ULM | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ULM | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ULM | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 44.4% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at ULM than Minnesota State University Mankato ($17,888.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($11,353 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 11% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,551 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 83.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($12,768 vs. $6,961)
ULM vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM 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 ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 24 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming ULM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than ULM (70.1%)
ULM vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM 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 ULM.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $500 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,575)
- ULM graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($206 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/