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MSU Moorhead CCSU WestConn SCSU Winona State University St. Cloud State University UW-Eau Claire Southwest Minnesota State University Minnesota University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Stout| Eastern Connecticut State University | Minnesota State University Mankato | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
ECSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| 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 |
ECSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $233 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 29.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,726.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than ECSU ($16,809 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 51.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,606 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 57.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,993 vs. $6,961)
ECSU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
ECSU vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $100 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $425 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($233 vs. $237)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/