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Minnesota State University-Mankato Augsburg College University of St Thomas Minnesota NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Arkansas State University| Hamline University | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamline University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hamline University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Hamline University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $230 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Hamline University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or MSU Moorhead?
- Hamline University is 415.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at Hamline University than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($45,540.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Hamline University ($17,939 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 11% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,104 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 378.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($33,013 vs. $6,905)
Hamline University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 78 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Hamline University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $12,700 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $1,974 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($22,276 vs. $24,250)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($230 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/