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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mayville State University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Mayville, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 1,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #732 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | mayvillestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mayville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $6,517 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $9,775 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $9,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $5,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mayville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 292 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 71.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 51.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1250 | |||
| 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 | Mayville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mayville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $19,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $196 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mayville State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mayville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mayville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,123 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Mayville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Mayville State University?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than Mayville State University ($17,726.00 vs. $9,775.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mayville State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($14,347 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mayville State University are 11.4% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,522 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 26.3% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($6,961 vs. $5,511)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Mayville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Mayville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mayville State University or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
- Mayville State University has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Mayville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Mayville State University? 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 Mayville State University and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Mayville State University (50% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $4,400 more per year than Mayville State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,900)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $3,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($19,030 vs. $22,575)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($196 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/