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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | City Tech | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $109 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 13,087 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or City Tech?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 20.6% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,726.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($6,406 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 69% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,606 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Minnesota State University Mankato (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is 26.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,797 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (50% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $3,300 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $11,962 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($10,613 vs. $22,575)
- City Tech graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($109 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/