Maryland vs. Minnesota

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Maryland College Park in College Park, MD 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 Maryland based on total student enrollment (56,666 students vs. 41,725 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Maryland College Park is located in College Park, MD (Large Suburban setting); University of Minnesota Twin Cities is in Minneapolis, MN (Large City setting).
• University of Maryland College Park 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 Maryland College Park 17:1; University of Minnesota Twin Cities 17:1.

Maryland vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Maryland 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 Maryland College Park than Minnesota ($16,581 vs. $17,209).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 13.2% lower than at University of Maryland College Park ($13,856 vs. $15,958).
• University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 45.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Maryland (about $5,405 more per year; $17,214.00 vs. $11,809.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 7.4% higher at Maryland than at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (about $2,824 more per year; $41,186.00 vs. $38,362.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than at University of Maryland College Park (65% vs. 55%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 2.5% larger than aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students ($12,867 vs. $12,552).

Maryland vs. Minnesota Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Maryland 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 Maryland.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Maryland College Park (1470) is 70 points higher than at Minnesota (1400).
• Incoming Maryland students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (33 vs. 28 at Minnesota).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Maryland College Park 1400/1530; University of Minnesota Twin Cities 1300/1500.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Maryland College Park 32/35; University of Minnesota Twin Cities 26/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Maryland - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional); Minnesota - Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional).
• Typical fall application deadline: Minnesota Jan 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Minnesota (3.75).
• Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Maryland (44.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.6% at Maryland vs. 22.3% at Minnesota.

Maryland vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Maryland 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 Maryland College Park's six-year graduation rate (82%) is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities's (70%).
• Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn a median of about $10,100 more per year than Minnesota graduates about ten years after starting college ($68,300 vs. $58,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Maryland College Park graduates have a $685 lower median loan debt than Minnesota graduates ($19,500 vs. $20,185).
• Among borrowers, Maryland graduates have an estimated $7 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Minnesota graduates ($201 vs. $208).
• More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)

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.