SAU vs. MSU
The following statements compare Spring Arbor University and Minot State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- SAU's tuition ($32,580) is more expensive than MSU ($8,633).
- SAU's acceptance rate (37.33%) is lower than MSU (72.21%).
- MSU has higher yield (67.84%) than SAU (17.55%).
- SAU's SAT score (1,060) is higher than MSU (1,040).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
- MSU (2,741 students) is larger than SAU (2,390 students) with more enrolled students.
- SAU ($19,353) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($5,327).
- SAU's graduation rate (60%) is higher than MSU (48%).

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$32,580
Financial Aid
$19,353
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
37.33% Acceptance Rate
17.55% Yield
Enrollment
1,091 Undergraduate
1,299 Graduate
1,498 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
71 Faculties (full-time)
222 Staffs (full-time)
$51,720 Faculty Salary
$49,376 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,070 annual charge
-966 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,890 annual charge

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,633
Financial Aid
$5,327
Test Scores
1,040 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
72.21% Acceptance Rate
67.84% Yield
Enrollment
2,474 Undergraduate
267 Graduate
647 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
141 Faculties (full-time)
367 Staffs (full-time)
$66,154 Faculty Salary
$51,217 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,600 annual charge
-633 capacity
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- vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth
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