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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Las Vegas, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 2,677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | nmhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $4,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $9,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $9,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $13,002 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $134 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 56% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | New Mexico Highlands University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 2,677 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. New Mexico Highlands University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or New Mexico Highlands University?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 74.7% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Highlands University for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $4,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than New Mexico Highlands University ($17,726.00 vs. $9,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Highlands University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($10,852 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Highlands University are 14% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,302 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Highlands University than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Highlands University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,093 vs. $6,961)
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or New Mexico Highlands University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Mexico Highlands University or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at New Mexico Highlands University (3.3)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. New Mexico Highlands University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than New Mexico Highlands University (50% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $10,000 more per year than New Mexico Highlands University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,300)
- New Mexico Highlands University students graduate with a $9,573 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($13,002 vs. $22,575)
- New Mexico Highlands University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($134 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Mexico Highlands University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/