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Overview |
OU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
OU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
OU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $208 |
Diversity |
OU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
OU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
OU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 630 students)
OU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 160.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at OU than University of Minnesota Rochester ($21,488.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than OU ($12,613 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 22.5% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,882 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Minnesota Rochester (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 12% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,833 vs. $10,561)
OU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 94 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming OU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
OU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and OU.
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $58,200)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,185)
- OU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($206 vs. $208)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/