Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Kairos University

Comparable Facts

Compare Minnesota State University Mankato in Mankato, MN with Kairos University in Sioux Falls, SD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than Kairos University based on total student enrollment (15,271 students vs. 1,239 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Minnesota State University Mankato is located in Mankato, MN (Remote Town setting); Kairos University is in Sioux Falls, SD (Midsize City setting).
• Minnesota State University Mankato is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Kairos University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Minnesota State University Mankato 21:1; Kairos University 9:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kairos University are 1.5% lower than at Minnesota State University Mankato ($12,234 vs. $12,420).
• Out-of-state tuition is 426.2% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than at Kairos University (about $15,342 more per year; $18,942 vs. $3,600).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Minnesota State University Mankato than at Kairos University (78% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Minnesota State University-Mankato and Kairos University.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 29.4% at Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. 9.1% at Kairos University.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.