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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,804 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,934 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,169 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,964 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,699 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Morris is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (1,068 students vs. 522 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 8% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $12,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Penn State Beaver than University of Minnesota Morris ($23,086.00 vs. $14,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than Penn State Beaver ($11,169 vs. $18,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 28.7% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($9,522 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Morris than Penn State Beaver (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 50.6% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($13,964 vs. $9,274)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 147 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (77.7%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Morris is higher than Penn State Beaver (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $12,900 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/