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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Ship Winona State University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Clarion Liberty University Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Minnesota State University Moorhead | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MSU Moorhead | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 4,043 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or PennWest Edinboro?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 14.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at MSU Moorhead than PennWest Edinboro ($17,674.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 15.4% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,104 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than PennWest Edinboro (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($6,905 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 99 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
MSU Moorhead vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $4,700 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,700)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($22,276 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/