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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU USC Beaufort ASU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Lander University Liberty University LSUS University of Minnesota-Duluth| Minnesota State University Moorhead | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU Moorhead | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,840 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 17.7% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at USC Aiken than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($20,856.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than MSU Moorhead ($11,872 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 20.6% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,376 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 43.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,891 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 73 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $2,800 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,600)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $3,724 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($22,276 vs. $26,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken 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/