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Minnesota State University-Mankato CofC NDSU VMI Clemson Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 76% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $246 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 46% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,721 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($30,857.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($17,939 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 19.2% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,480 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 65.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($11,428 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 24 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $15,800 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $1,536 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($22,276 vs. $23,812)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($230 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/