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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University Bemidji State University Austin Peay State University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Dunwoody College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 1,359 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | dunwoody.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $22,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $22,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $24,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $8,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 67% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 460 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 98% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 71.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $165 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Dunwoody College of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Dunwoody College of Technology based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 1,359 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Dunwoody College of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Dunwoody College of Technology?
- Dunwoody College of Technology is 155.8% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($22,610.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Dunwoody College of Technology than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($22,610.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Dunwoody College of Technology ($17,939 vs. $24,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 37% lower than costs at Dunwoody College of Technology ($10,104 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Dunwoody College of Technology (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dunwoody College of Technology students is 25.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,635 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Dunwoody College of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Dunwoody College of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dunwoody College of Technology or MSU Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Dunwoody College of Technology (2.83)
- Dunwoody College of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (98%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Dunwoody College of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Dunwoody College of Technology? 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 Dunwoody College of Technology and MSU Moorhead.
- Graduates from Dunwoody College of Technology earn on average $8,600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,400)
- Dunwoody College of Technology students graduate with a $6,276 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,276)
- Dunwoody College of Technology graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($165 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dunwoody College of Technology students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/