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USC Beaufort ASU University of North Dakota Lander University NDSU LSUS Winthrop University UofSC Limestone University Newberry College Minnesota State University-Mankato University of South Carolina-Upstate| Minot State University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $268 |
Diversity |
MSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MSU | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 45.1% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191% higher at USC Aiken than Minot State University ($20,856.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than MSU ($11,872 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 16.7% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Aiken ($7,180 vs. $8,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Minot State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 78.5% larger than aid received Minot State University ($9,891 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 23 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
MSU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and MSU.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Minot State University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,600)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $7,275 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($18,725 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/