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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU ISU Northwestern| Illinois Institute of Technology | University of Minnesota Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
IIT | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
IIT | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
IIT | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IIT | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 630 students)
IIT vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 280% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280% higher at IIT than University of Minnesota Rochester ($48,670.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than IIT ($12,613 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 20.9% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($12,882 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than University of Minnesota Rochester (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 240.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($40,243 vs. $11,833)
IIT vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 141 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming IIT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $21,100 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/