Georgia vs. Minnesota

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Georgia in Athens, GA with University of Minnesota Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than Georgia based on total student enrollment (56,666 students vs. 43,146 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA (Midsize City setting); University of Minnesota Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN (Large City setting).
• University of Georgia is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Georgia 17:1; University of Minnesota Twin Cities 17:1.

Georgia vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Minnesota? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Minnesota ($16,662 vs. $17,209).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 15.8% lower than at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($11,672 vs. $13,856).
• University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 50.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Georgia (about $5,764 more per year; $17,214.00 vs. $11,450.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.1% higher at Minnesota than at University of Georgia (about $6,674 more per year; $38,362.00 vs. $31,688.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Georgia than at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (89% vs. 65%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 7.5% larger than aid received by University of Georgia students ($12,552 vs. $11,674).

Georgia vs. Minnesota Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Minnesota? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Minnesota and Georgia.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1400) is 20 points higher than at Georgia (1380).
• Incoming Georgia students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (31 vs. 28 at Minnesota).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Georgia 1270/1480; University of Minnesota Twin Cities 1300/1500.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Georgia 29/34; University of Minnesota Twin Cities 26/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Georgia - Required to be considered for admission; Minnesota - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional).
• Typical fall application deadline: Georgia Jan 1, 2027; Minnesota Jan 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Minnesota (3.75).
• Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Georgia (37.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 38.3% at Georgia vs. 22.3% at Minnesota.

Georgia vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Georgia and Minnesota? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Georgia's six-year graduation rate (82%) is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities's (70%).
• Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of about $1,800 more per year than Georgia graduates about ten years after starting college ($58,200 vs. $56,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Georgia graduates have a $1,039 lower median loan debt than Minnesota graduates ($19,146 vs. $20,185).
• Among borrowers, Georgia graduates have an estimated $11 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Minnesota graduates ($197 vs. $208).
• More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.