University of Minnesota-Crookston vs Athens State

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at either the University of Minnesota-Crookston or Athens State University. While both institutions offer unique opportunities, they differ in several aspects. The University of Minnesota-Crookston boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. In contrast, Athens State University stands out with its lower student-faculty ratio, fostering a more personalized learning experience. Explore the comparison table below to delve into further details, including popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Athens State University	University of Minnesota-Crookston
Overview
Location	Athens, Alabama	Crookston, Minnesota
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate		70.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	48.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $100	$30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,196
Total number of admissions given out		576
Admitted students who chose to enroll		168
Yield rate		29.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$25,086
Average net price		$11,925
Tuition		$10,822
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,920 Meal plan: $4,536
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		96.0% Average amount $11,136
Students receiving federal student loan		50.0% Average amount $4,928
Students taking out private loans		10.0% Average amount $8,867

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,559 Men 30.1% Women 69.9%	2,304 Men 42.4% Women 57.6%
Graduate students	235 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	31.8%
International students	0.1%	2.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	560
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Nebraska South Dakota

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology	Business Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Education Natural Resources and Conservation
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	56.0%
Dropout rate	N/A	12.6%
Transferred out	N/A	30.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,715 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $70,526 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,403 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $56,951 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,102 Year 2: $41,406 Year 3: $49,154 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,224 Year 2: $41,087 Year 3: $46,692 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,685 Year 2: $36,745 Year 3: $39,413 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,295 Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $38,871 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,168 Year 2: $33,096 Year 3: $35,537 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,785 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $33,290 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,066 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $27,727 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $24,640	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,238 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $60,382 Plant Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,078 Year 2: $44,830 Year 3: $54,917 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,619 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $49,391 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $48,033 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,740 Year 2: $46,869 Year 3: $47,905 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,190 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $45,220 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,817 Year 2: $34,230 Year 3: $41,812 Animal Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,654 Year 2: $32,119 Year 3: $32,762 Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,763 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: N/A Agricultural Mechanization (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $40,485 Year 3: N/A

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