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Overview |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 79% |
Admission |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $204 |
Diversity |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Tarleton?
- Minot State University is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.2% higher at Tarleton than Minot State University ($14,208.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Tarleton ($12,360 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 43.8% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,180 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Tarleton State University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 52.7% larger than aid received Minot State University ($8,463 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 40 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
MSU vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Minot State University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $300 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $1,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($18,725 vs. $19,750)
- MSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($193 vs. $204)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/