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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 | Mayville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Mayville State University | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Mayville, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 1,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #732 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | mayvillestate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Mayville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $6,517 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $9,775 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $9,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $5,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Mayville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 292 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 71.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 51.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 880/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MSU Moorhead | Mayville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Mayville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $19,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $196 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Mayville State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Mayville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Mayville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 1,123 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Mayville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Mayville State University?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at MSU Moorhead than Mayville State University ($17,674.00 vs. $9,775.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mayville State University than MSU Moorhead ($14,347 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mayville State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,522 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 25.3% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($6,905 vs. $5,511)
MSU Moorhead vs. Mayville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Mayville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mayville State University or MSU Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
- Mayville State University has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Mayville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Mayville State University? 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 Mayville State University and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Mayville State University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $500 more per year than Mayville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,900)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $3,246 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($19,030 vs. $22,276)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($196 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/