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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | ECU | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 89% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| 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 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $174 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 3,376 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or ECU?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 39.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than East Central University ($17,726.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($10,221 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 36.8% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($7,752 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Minnesota State University Mankato (89% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,853 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 60 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at ECU (3.31)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than ECU (70.1%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or ECU? 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 ECU and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than East Central University (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $6,000 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $5,697 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($16,878 vs. $22,575)
- ECU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($174 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/