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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | JC | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | JC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,242 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or JC?
- Jamestown College is 180% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at JC than Minnesota State University Mankato ($23,400.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than JC ($16,809 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 23.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,560 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 144.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($17,022 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 14 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming JC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or JC? 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 JC and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Jamestown College (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $3,425 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($22,575 vs. $26,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/