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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | UTC | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU Moorhead | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $214 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or UTC?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 10.6% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at UTC than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($24,110.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than MSU Moorhead ($14,417 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 6.4% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,500 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 34.8% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,309 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 38 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or UTC? 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 UTC and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $1,800 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $1,484 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,276)
- UTC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($214 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/