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Wisconsin Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State Illinois University of St Thomas Iowa Purdue Macalester College St Olaf UNC Chapel Hill| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | University of Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | Umary | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 3,652 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $18,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $18,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $18,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $13,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 1,499 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 1096/1320 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $232 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Minnesota | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Umary based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 3,652 students)
Minnesota vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Umary?
- University of Mary is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($18,710.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Minnesota than University of Mary ($33,246.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Umary ($16,018 vs. $18,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 44.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($8,220 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary students is 17.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($13,371 vs. $11,388)
Minnesota vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 222 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Minnesota vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or Umary? 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 Umary and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than University of Mary (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $6,300 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $51,900)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Umary graduates. ($20,185 vs. $22,500)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Umary graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Umary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/