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Minnesota State University-Mankato Middle Tennessee State University WCU Tennessee NDSU Austin Peay State University ECU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University KSU Tennessee Tech| Minnesota State University Moorhead | East Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | ETSU | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $211 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or ETSU?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 14.5% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at MSU Moorhead than East Tennessee State University ($17,674.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than MSU Moorhead ($14,350 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,613 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,739 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 19 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or ETSU? 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 ETSU and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than East Tennessee State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $2,400 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,776 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,276)
- ETSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/