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Overview |
Northwestern | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 63% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1290/1500 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $208 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Northwestern based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 23,161 students)
Northwestern vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Minnesota?
- Northwestern University is 345.5% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.7% higher at Northwestern than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($62,391.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Northwestern ($16,018 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 63.4% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($11,894 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Northwestern University (63% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 441.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($61,716 vs. $11,388)
Northwestern vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 172 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Minnesota (29)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $31,600 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $58,200)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $807 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($19,378 vs. $20,185)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($200 vs. $208)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/