Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Winona State University vs. St. Cloud State University vs. University of St Thomas

Comparable Facts

Compare Minnesota State University Mankato in Mankato, MN with Winona State University in Winona, MN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than Winona State University based on total student enrollment (15,271 students vs. 6,045 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Minnesota State University Mankato is located in Mankato, MN (Remote Town setting); Winona State University is in Winona, MN (Distant Town setting).
• Minnesota State University Mankato is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Winona State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Minnesota State University Mankato 21:1; Winona State University 14:1.

Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Winona State University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Winona State University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winona State University than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($18,289 vs. $18,861).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winona State University are 22.3% lower than at Minnesota State University Mankato ($9,654 vs. $12,420).
• Winona State University is 10.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Minnesota State University-Mankato (about $1,004 more per year; $10,576.00 vs. $9,572.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 9.4% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than at Winona State University (about $1,634 more per year; $18,942.00 vs. $17,308.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Winona State University than at Minnesota State University Mankato (96% vs. 78%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Winona State University students is 0.9% larger than aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students ($5,375 vs. $5,325).

Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Winona State University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Winona State University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Winona State University and Minnesota State University-Mankato.

• Incoming Winona State University students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 21 at Minnesota State University-Mankato).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresWinona State University 980/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Minnesota State University Mankato 19/24; Winona State University 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Minnesota State University-Mankato - Test optional; Winona State University - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Winona State University Jul 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Winona State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37).
• Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Winona State University (75.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 29.4% at Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. 24.2% at Winona State University.

Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Winona State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Minnesota State University-Mankato and Winona State University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Winona State University's six-year graduation rate (54%) is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato's (50%).
• Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn a median of about $200 more per year than Winona State University graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,300 vs. $46,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Minnesota State University Mankato graduates have a $1,425 lower median loan debt than Winona State University graduates ($22,575 vs. $24,000).
• Among borrowers, Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates have an estimated $15 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Winona State University graduates ($233 vs. $248).
• More Winona State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.