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Minnesota State University-Mankato University of Maine NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth| University of Southern Maine | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 4,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #612 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $8,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $18,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $6,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 4,654 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 2,449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 4,410 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 6.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.2% higher at University of Southern Maine than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($24,500.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than MSU Moorhead ($12,006 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 10% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($10,594 vs. $11,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Minnesota State University Moorhead (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 66.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,158 vs. $6,117)
University of Southern Maine vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 65 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
University of Southern Maine vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than University of Southern Maine (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $200 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $224 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,500)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/