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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 4,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | #612 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,932 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,082 | $8,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,074 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,539 | $18,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,059 | $6,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,477 | 4,654 | ||
| Admitted | 2,450 | 2,449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 24.7% | ||
| 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 | 1040/1250 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (4,410 students vs. 1,020 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or MSU Moorhead?
- University of Minnesota Morris is 46.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($12,932.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at University of Minnesota-Morris than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($15,082.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than MSU Moorhead ($9,539 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 5.2% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,074 vs. $10,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Morris than Minnesota State University Moorhead (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 162.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($16,059 vs. $6,117)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 97 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- University of Minnesota-Morris has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris 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 University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Morris is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates of University of Minnesota Morris and MSU Moorhead have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,400 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $2,776 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,276)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/