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Overview |
UMES | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
UMES | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMES | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $233 |
Diversity |
UMES | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UMES | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Minnesota State University Mankato is 48.2% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Minnesota State University-Mankato than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($17,726.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($12,020 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Mankato are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($10,606 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 82.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($12,705 vs. $6,961)
UMES vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES 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 UMES .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Mankato (1030) is 196 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
UMES vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,900 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,400)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $4,425 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($22,575 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/