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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 68% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $277 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 2,577 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 84.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Penn State Altoona than Minnesota State University Mankato ($25,854.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Penn State Altoona ($16,809 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 22.4% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($10,606 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Mankato than Penn State Altoona (73% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 37.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,574 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 37 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $9,000 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $4,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($22,575 vs. $26,818)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($233 vs. $277)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/