Athens State University vs Minot State University

Athens State University

Minot State University

Key Metrics Compared

Official Data

Metric	Athens State University	Minot State University	Winner
Acceptance Rate	N/A	72%	Tie
Graduation Rate	N/A	46%	Minot State University
Avg Earnings (5yr)	$46,266	$46,214	Athens State University
Median Debt	$18,051	$19,609	Athens State University
Tuition (In-State)	N/A	$8,634	Tie
Retention Rate	N/A	72%	Minot State University
Financial Aid	41%	37%	Athens State University

Comparison Analysis

Athens State University and Minot State University have similar earnings, with Athens State graduates earning $46,266 and Minot State graduates earning $46,214. Athens State has no tuition cost, while Minot State's tuition is $8,634. Minot State's graduation rate is 46.4%, and its acceptance rate is 72.2%. The graduation and acceptance rates for Athens State are not provided.

Athens State University wins on tuition cost, as it is free. Minot State University has a higher graduation rate. Both schools have similar earnings for graduates.

The decision factors between the two schools would be the importance of tuition cost versus graduation rate. If cost is the primary factor, Athens State is the better choice. If graduation rates are more important, Minot State may be the better choice, assuming the missing data for Athens State is not significantly higher.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Shared Programs

Shared Major	Athens State University Earnings	Minot State University Earnings	Difference
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,436	$44,408	11% favor Athens State University
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,436	$47,966	3% favor Athens State University
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$40,948	$48,425	18% favor Minot State University
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,436	$0	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,436	$0	—
Accounting and Related Services	$46,577	$0	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$0	$44,408	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$63,319	$44,408	43% favor Athens State University
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$50,903	$44,614	14% favor Athens State University
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$66,720	$44,973	48% favor Athens State University