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Overview |
MSU | Ship | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
MSU | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 33.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Ship than Minot State University ($10,048.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Ship ($12,360 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 60.7% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,180 vs. $11,538)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University as Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 37% larger than aid received Minot State University ($7,593 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 20 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ship (3.23)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Ship (87.8%)
MSU vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Ship? 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 Ship and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Minot State University (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,000 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $6,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($18,725 vs. $25,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/