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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | KSC | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $271 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 2,872 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or KSC?
- Keene State College is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at KSC than Minnesota State University Mankato ($22,663.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than KSC ($16,809 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 27.6% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,606 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Minnesota State University Mankato (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 44.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,085 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 39 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or KSC? 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 KSC and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $1,900 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,400)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $3,720 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,575 vs. $26,295)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($233 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/