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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 66% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Berks based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 2,077 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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 Berks ($16,809 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 35.1% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($10,606 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Mankato than Penn State Berks (73% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Berks students is 22.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,528 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 52 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($22,575 vs. $26,818)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($233 vs. $277)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/