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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $230 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 4,682 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or MSU Moorhead?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 57.5% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at UM-Dearborn than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($29,184.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than MSU Moorhead ($12,444 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 11.7% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,048 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than University of Michigan Dearborn (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 55.8% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,761 vs. $6,905)
UM-Dearborn vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 56 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- MSU Moorhead has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $10,400 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $3,474 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,750)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/