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Minnesota State University-Mankato Plymouth NDSU Westfield State University Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Salem State University Franklin Pierce University Winona State University Bridgewater State Roger Williams University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Keene State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | KSC | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
MSU Moorhead | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $271 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 54% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 2,872 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or KSC?
- Keene State College is 33% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at KSC than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($22,663.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than KSC ($17,939 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 33.9% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,104 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Minnesota State University Moorhead (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 46.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,085 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 58 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or KSC? 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 KSC and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Keene State College earn on average $2,000 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,019 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,276 vs. $26,295)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($230 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/