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Minnesota State University-Mankato LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University LSUS Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth ULM UL Lafayette| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
NSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 |
NSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
NSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 28% | ||
Campus |
NSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 4,682 students)
NSU vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 70.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at MSU Moorhead than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($17,674.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than MSU Moorhead ($14,238 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 1.6% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,104 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 37.6% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,499 vs. $6,905)
NSU vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 41 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
NSU vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and NSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $4,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $745 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($21,531 vs. $22,276)
- NSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/