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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 73% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $233 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than CSU Bakersfield based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 9,613 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 45.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than California State University Bakersfield ($17,726.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($7,521 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 34.2% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($10,606 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than Minnesota State University Mankato (88% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Bakersfield students is 54.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,750 vs. $6,961)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than California State University Bakersfield (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California State University Bakersfield earn on average $2,000 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $9,407 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($13,168 vs. $22,575)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($136 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/