- Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public school while University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- University of Northwestern-St Paul has more expensive tuition of $36,830 than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($18,860).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has tighter acceptance rate of 60.96% than University of Northwestern-St Paul (93.40%).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato is larger with 14,590 students than University of Northwestern-St Paul (3,253 students).
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| #22 in Minnesota | Rankings | #12 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mankato, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Known as | University of Northwestern (MN) Northwestern | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,490 Minnesota residents $18,860 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $36,830 |
| $10,030 Minnesota residents $19,212 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,720 |
| $7,300 | Financial Aid | $19,837 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 60.96% | Acceptance Rate | 93.40% |
| 31.80% | Yield | 35.75% |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,590 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 12,676 | Undergraduate | 3,161 |
| 1,914 | Graduate | 92 |
| 2,379 | Online Enrollment | 1,295 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 31% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,887) $7,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 966) $6,300 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 494 Full-time 200 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 76 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 1,206 Full-time 398 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 351 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $87,996 for Faculties $67,472 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,685 for Faculties $55,006 Part-time |