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Overview |
Washburn University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Washburn University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Washburn University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $233 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Washburn University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Washburn University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Washburn University than Minnesota State University Mankato ($20,328.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($12,473 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 5.6% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,040 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,818 vs. $6,961)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University 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 Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
Washburn University vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Washburn University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $4,000 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $5,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($16,900 vs. $22,575)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($174 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University 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/