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Overview |
Ripon College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Ripon, WI | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 766 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ripon.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ripon College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,300 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,300 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,999 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,826 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Ripon College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,142 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 1,742 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1058/1331 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Ripon College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ripon College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $208 |
Diversity |
Ripon College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ripon College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ripon College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ripon College is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (766 students vs. 630 students)
Ripon College vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ripon College or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Ripon College is 284.9% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.9% higher at Ripon College than University of Minnesota Rochester ($49,300.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Ripon College ($12,613 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 35.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($9,490 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 228.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($38,826 vs. $11,833)
Ripon College vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ripon College or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Ripon College .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 5 points higher than at Ripon College (1105)
- Incoming Ripon College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
Ripon College vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ripon College or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Minnesota-Rochester and Ripon College.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $9,000 more per year than Ripon College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $7,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($20,185 vs. $28,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($208 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/