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Indiana State Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University IU Southeast University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University| Indiana University South Bend | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IU South Bend | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 21.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at IU South Bend than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($20,634.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than MSU Moorhead ($8,785 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 9.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,190 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Indiana University South Bend (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 13.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,821 vs. $6,905)
IU South Bend vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 94 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
IU South Bend vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Indiana University South Bend (45% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $5,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,100)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,254 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,276 vs. $24,530)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/