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Minnesota State University-Mankato FLC Colorado Mesa NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Colorado State CU Boulder Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth| Western State Colorado University | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western State Colorado University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Western State Colorado University than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($18,960.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western State Colorado University than MSU Moorhead ($16,672 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 1.8% lower than costs at Western State Colorado University ($10,104 vs. $10,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Western State Colorado University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western State Colorado University students is 33.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,189 vs. $6,905)
Western State Colorado University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 85 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Western State Colorado University (3.42)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Western State Colorado University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University 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 Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Western State Colorado University (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $1,600 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,800)
- Western State Colorado University students graduate with a $776 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,276)
- Western State Colorado University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western State Colorado University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/