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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $222 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or SUNY Cortland?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 25% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at MSU Moorhead than SUNY College at Cortland ($17,674.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than SUNY Cortland ($17,939 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 34.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($10,104 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than SUNY College at Cortland (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 35.7% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,369 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or MSU Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $4,900 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,400)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $776 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,276)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/