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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Minnesota State University-Mankato WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania NDSU Penn State Concordia College at Moorhead Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University East Stroudsburg University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Ship | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MSU Moorhead | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 8.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at MSU Moorhead than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($17,674.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Ship ($17,939 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 14.2% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,104 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 10% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,593 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 70 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Ship? 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 Ship and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,800 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/