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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | University of Minnesota Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 67% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $208 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 630 students)
ISU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 47.6% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at ISU than University of Minnesota Rochester ($25,162.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than ISU ($12,613 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 37.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($9,358 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa State University than University of Minnesota Rochester (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 7.2% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($11,833 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 32 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
ISU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $4,500 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,700)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $3,683 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,868)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($208 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/