- Capella University is a private school while Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Capella University has more expensive tuition of $14,436 than MSUM ($10,336).
- Capella University is larger with 39,727 students than MSUM (4,682 students).
Capella University View More Rivals | Minnesota State University Moorhead View More Rivals | |
| #264 in National Universities #29 in Minnesota | Rankings | #21 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Minneapolis, MN | Location | Moorhead, MN |
| Known as | MSUM | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,436 | Undergraduate | $10,236 Minnesota residents $10,336 out-of-state |
| $15,066 | Graduate | $11,290 Minnesota residents $11,537 out-of-state |
| $3,309 | Financial Aid | $6,405 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 60.39% | |
| Yield | 31.77% | |
| Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,727 | Total Students | 4,682 |
| 13,280 | Undergraduate | 3,729 |
| 26,447 | Graduate | 953 |
| 39,727 | Online Enrollment | 1,293 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $72,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,595) $6,568 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 35 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 1,155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 209 Full-time 94 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 1,190 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 504 Full-time 171 Part-time |
| $64,718 for Faculties $70,383 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,422 for Faculties $67,575 Part-time |