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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | UWT | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 68% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU Moorhead | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $155 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 26.6% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.6% higher at UWT than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($39,687.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than MSU Moorhead ($10,680 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 40.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,104 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 87.7% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($12,961 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 83 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or UWT? 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 UWT and MSU Moorhead.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $23,400 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $42,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $7,276 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,276)
- UWT graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/