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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $242 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | UT Martin | ||
| 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 Martin is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or UT Martin?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 5.5% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at MSU Moorhead than The University of Tennessee Martin ($17,674.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than MSU Moorhead ($12,619 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 42.7% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,082 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Minnesota State University Moorhead (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 34.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,261 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 1 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $3,300 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,100)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $1,224 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($22,276 vs. $23,500)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/