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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 73% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| 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 |
Fitchburg State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $233 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 761.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.4% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Fitchburg State University ($17,726.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($15,535 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 27.4% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,606 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (76% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,093 vs. $6,961)
Fitchburg State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 37 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Fitchburg State vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Fitchburg State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $2,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,000)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $110 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,575 vs. $22,685)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($233 vs. $234)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/