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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $181 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 2,105 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Evergreen?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 10% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Evergreen than Minnesota State University Mankato ($28,905.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($16,318 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 30.2% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($10,606 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 49.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,411 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 37 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $9,300 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $4,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($17,595 vs. $22,575)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($181 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/