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Minnesota State University-Mankato VSU NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University ABAC Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University| Georgia Southwestern State University | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $230 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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 Moorhead is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 117.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at MSU Moorhead than Georgia Southwestern State University ($17,674.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than MSU Moorhead ($12,186 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,978 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,472 vs. $6,905)
Georgia Southwestern vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 82 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (45% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $4,300 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $276 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,276)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($227 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/