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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | RU | ||
| Location | Crookston, MN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,303 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umcrookston.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,362 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,362 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,792 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,500 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,739 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 995 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 12, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | RU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Crookston based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,303 students)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Crookston or RU?
- University of Minnesota Crookston is 39.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($11,362.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at RU than University of Minnesota Crookston ($20,246.00 vs. $11,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Crookston than RU ($12,894 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Crookston are 7.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,792 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than University of Minnesota Crookston (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Crookston students is 18.2% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,500 vs. $9,733)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Crookston or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or University of Minnesota-Crookston .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (3.28)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than University of Minnesota-Crookston (57.2%)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Crookston or RU? 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 RU and University of Minnesota-Crookston.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of Minnesota Crookston (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,000)
- University of Minnesota Crookston students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Crookston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/