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Inver Hills Community College North Hennepin Community College Hennepin Technical College DCTC Minneapolis Community and Technical College Anoka-Ramsey Community College Century Community and Technical College| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Normandale Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
M State | Normandale Community College | ||
| Location | Fergus Falls, MN | Bloomington, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,282 | 9,346 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minnesota.edu | normandale.edu | ||
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Costs |
M State | Normandale Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,424 | $5,347 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,424 | $5,347 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,724 | $8,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,596 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $7,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 61% |
Admission |
M State | Normandale Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 16, 2024 |
Academics |
M State | Normandale Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
M State | Normandale Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $12,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $126 |
Diversity |
M State | Normandale Community College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
M State | Normandale Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
M State | Normandale Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Normandale Community College is larger than than M State based on total student enrollment (9,346 students vs. 5,282 students)
M State vs. Normandale Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, M State or Normandale Community College?
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Normandale Community College for in-state tuition ($5,424.00 vs. $5,347.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at M State than Normandale Community College ($5,424.00 vs. $5,347.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State Community and Technical College than Normandale Community College ($10,596 vs. $11,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State Community and Technical College are 28.3% lower than costs at Normandale Community College ($6,724 vs. $8,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State Community and Technical College than Normandale Community College (72% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Normandale Community College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State Community and Technical College ($7,283 vs. $5,902)
Which college is harder to get into, M State or Normandale Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Normandale Community College or M State .
M State vs. Normandale Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, M State or Normandale Community College? 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 Normandale Community College and M State.
- Graduates from Normandale Community College earn on average $4,600 more per year than M State graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,300)
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College students graduate with a $267 lower median federal student loan debt than Normandale Community College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $12,267)
- M State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Normandale Community College graduates. ($124 vs. $126)
- More M State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Normandale Community College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/