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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $278 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 2,043 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is 54.6% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($25,534.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than MSU Moorhead ($17,545 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($10,104 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Minnesota State University Moorhead (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 61.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($11,150 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 27 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $15,600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,633 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($22,276 vs. $26,909)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/