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Minnesota State University-Mankato Western State Colorado University NDSU Colorado Mesa Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Colorado State Winona State University CU Boulder Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth| Fort Lewis College | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
FLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
FLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
FLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 28% | ||
Campus |
FLC | 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 FLC based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 22.8% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at FLC than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($17,712.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than MSU Moorhead ($15,685 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 24.2% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($10,104 vs. $12,554)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College as Minnesota State University Moorhead (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 105.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($14,215 vs. $6,905)
FLC vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 37 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
FLC vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Fort Lewis College (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $3,400 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $2,776 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,276)
- FLC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/