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Overview |
Wartburg College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,740 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,740 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,683 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,157 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,708 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Wartburg College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $233 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wartburg College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,444 students)
Wartburg College vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Wartburg College is 459.4% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.7% higher at Wartburg College than Minnesota State University Mankato ($46,740.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Wartburg College ($16,809 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 3.2% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,280 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than Minnesota State University Mankato (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 419.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($36,157 vs. $6,961)
Wartburg College vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 75 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Wartburg College vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $4,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($22,575 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/