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Iowa ISU Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University UNOMAHA Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota| University of Northern Iowa | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
UNI | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $230 |
Diversity |
UNI | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNI | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 4,682 students)
UNI vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at UNI than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($19,265.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than MSU Moorhead ($15,782 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 8.1% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,343 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than University of Northern Iowa (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($6,905 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 1 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
UNI vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $5,300 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,400)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,651 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,276)
- UNI graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($213 vs. $230)
- More UNI 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/