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Overview |
Minnesota | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 96% |
Admission |
Minnesota | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $230 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Minnesota | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 4,682 students)
Minnesota vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or MSU Moorhead?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 58.5% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Minnesota than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($33,246.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than MSU Moorhead ($16,018 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($10,104 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 64.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($11,388 vs. $6,905)
Minnesota vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 239 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Minnesota vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $15,800 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $2,091 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($20,185 vs. $22,276)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($208 vs. $230)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/