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Wisconsin K-State Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State Illinois University of St Thomas Iowa Purdue Macalester College St Olaf| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | KU | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,890 | 28,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,496 | $10,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,410 | $28,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,028 | $10,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,730 | $18,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,807 | $10,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 89% |
Admission |
Minnesota | KU | ||
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| Applied | 39,863 | 19,226 | ||
| Admitted | 30,705 | 16,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Minnesota | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $211 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | KU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 28,406 students)
Minnesota vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or KU?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 36.8% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Minnesota than University of Kansas ($34,410.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than KU ($16,730 vs. $18,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 20.4% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($10,818 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (89% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 10.9% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($11,807 vs. $10,644)
Minnesota vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 143 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Minnesota (77%)
Minnesota vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or KU? 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 KU and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than University of Kansas (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $3,600 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,600)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $315 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($20,185 vs. $20,500)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($208 vs. $211)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/