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Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University University of North Dakota SFASU TAMUK| Minot State University | Texas A & M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $212 |
Diversity |
MSU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MSU | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or A&M Commerce?
- Minot State University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.6% higher at A&M Commerce than Minot State University ($17,030.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than A&M Commerce ($12,360 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 35.5% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Commerce ($7,180 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than Minot State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Commerce students is 80.1% larger than aid received Minot State University ($9,983 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 19 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
MSU vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and MSU.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Minot State University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $1,789 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($18,725 vs. $20,514)
- MSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($193 vs. $212)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/