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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University Bemidji State University Austin Peay State University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Valley City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Valley City State University | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Valley City, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 1,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | vcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Valley City State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $6,619 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $11,583 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $6,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $12,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $7,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Valley City State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 429 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 57.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1030/1110 | ||
| 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 | Valley City State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Valley City State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $21,330 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $220 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Valley City State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Valley City State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Valley City State University | ||
| 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 Valley City State University based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 1,658 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Valley City State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Valley City State University?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Valley City State University for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $6,619.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at MSU Moorhead than Valley City State University ($17,674.00 vs. $11,583.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valley City State University than MSU Moorhead ($12,164 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 45.2% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($6,957 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valley City State University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valley City State University students is 9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,525 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Valley City State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Valley City State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley City State University or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 88 points higher than at Valley City State University (961)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Valley City State University (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Valley City State University (3.31)
- Valley City State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Valley City State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Valley City State University? 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 Valley City State University and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Valley City State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $200 more per year than Valley City State University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,200)
- Valley City State University students graduate with a $946 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($21,330 vs. $22,276)
- Valley City State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($220 vs. $230)
- More Valley City State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/