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Overview |
Salisbury | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $233 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Salisbury | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Salisbury based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 7,123 students)
Salisbury vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Salisbury than Minnesota State University Mankato ($18,032.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Salisbury ($16,809 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 22.5% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($10,606 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Minnesota State University Mankato (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Mankato students is 0.6% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($6,961 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Salisbury vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $2,422 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($20,153 vs. $22,575)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($208 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/