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Minnesota State University-Mankato SUNY Brockport NDSU SUNY College at Oswego SUNY at Geneseo SUNY-Potsdam UB Buffalo State College Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University SUNY Cortland| Minnesota State University Moorhead | SUNY at Fredonia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,491 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 25% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at MSU Moorhead than SUNY at Fredonia ($17,674.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than MSU Moorhead ($15,795 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 40.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($10,104 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than SUNY at Fredonia (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 56.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,794 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 1 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $100 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,300)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,724 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia 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/