Side-by-side
Indiana University-Bloomington vs Minnesota State University-Mankato
The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.
Same c setting in the Midwest, but higher admit rate (88% vs 78%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Minnesota State University-Mankato | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78% | 88% |
| Net price (in-state) what the average family actually pays after aid | $12,144 | $9,572 |
| Net price (out-of-state) | $41,891 | $18,942 |
| Sticker tuition (in-state) | $12,144 | $9,572 |
| Sticker tuition (out-of-state) | $41,891 | $18,942 |
| Graduation rate | 81% | 54% |
| Total enrollment | 37,806 | 11,703 |
Net price = sticker price minus the average grant aid for that school (IPEDS / Dept. of Education data). Real numbers vary by family income and student stats — verify each school's own Net Price Calculator before committing. Canonical: /compare/indiana-university-bloomington-vs-minnesota-state-university-mankato.