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Minnesota State University-Mankato WSU NDSU Saginaw Valley State University UM-Dearborn Michigan Michigan State Concordia College at Moorhead WMU CMU St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University| University of Michigan Flint | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM-Flint | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UM-Flint | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 4,682 students)
UM-Flint vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or MSU Moorhead?
- University of Michigan Flint is 42.8% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at UM-Flint than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($24,882.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than MSU Moorhead ($10,840 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,104 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Minnesota State University Moorhead (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 93.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($13,389 vs. $6,905)
UM-Flint vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 57 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- UM-Flint has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
UM-Flint vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than University of Michigan Flint (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $100 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $4,724 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($22,276 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/