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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | MSU | ||
| Location | Crookston, MN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,303 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umcrookston.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,362 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,362 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,792 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,500 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,739 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 995 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 12, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $193 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minot State University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Crookston based on total student enrollment (2,777 students vs. 2,303 students)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Crookston or MSU?
- University of Minnesota Crookston is 58.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($11,362.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at University of Minnesota-Crookston than Minot State University ($11,362.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than University of Minnesota-Crookston ($12,360 vs. $12,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 36.4% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Crookston ($7,180 vs. $9,792)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Crookston than Minot State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Crookston students is 107.5% larger than aid received Minot State University ($11,500 vs. $5,542)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Crookston or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or University of Minnesota-Crookston .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Crookston (1026) is 27 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Crookston students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (3.28)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than University of Minnesota-Crookston (57.2%)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Crookston or MSU? 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 and University of Minnesota-Crookston.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Crookston is higher than Minot State University (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Crookston earn on average $800 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $1,775 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates. ($18,725 vs. $20,500)
- MSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Crookston students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/