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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU KU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University ISU Winona State University University of Central Arkansas Fayetteville State University Arkansas Liberty University| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UALR | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
UALR | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $230 |
Diversity |
UALR | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UALR | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UALR | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 4,682 students)
UALR vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 54.3% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at MSU Moorhead than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($17,674.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than MSU Moorhead ($11,173 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 10.3% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,162 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 52% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,494 vs. $6,905)
UALR vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 59 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UALR (3.42)
- UALR has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
UALR vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (45% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $4,400 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $1,776 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,276)
- UALR graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($211 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/