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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | University of Minnesota Morris | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Morris, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $12,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $14,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $9,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $11,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $13,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 93% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 2,699 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $201 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 23% | ||
Campus |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 1,068 students)
ISU vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Minnesota-Morris?
- University of Minnesota Morris is 47.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($12,804.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at ISU than University of Minnesota Morris ($25,162.00 vs. $14,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than ISU ($11,169 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Morris ($9,358 vs. $9,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Morris than Iowa State University (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 26.5% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($13,964 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or University of Minnesota-Morris? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Morris or ISU .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 4 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Minnesota-Morris (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Minnesota-Morris (3.54)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (77.7%)
ISU vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or University of Minnesota-Morris? 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-Morris and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $4,368 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,868)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($201 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/