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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 USD Northwest| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | NSU | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $252 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | NSU | ||
| 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
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,344 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or NSU?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 16% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at MSU Moorhead than Northern State University ($17,674.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than MSU Moorhead ($17,264 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,150 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Northern State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 20.8% larger than aid received Northern State University ($6,905 vs. $5,715)
MSU Moorhead vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 25 points higher than at NSU (1024)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or NSU? 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 NSU and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Northern State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $5,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,123 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($22,276 vs. $24,399)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($230 vs. $252)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/