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Overview |
St Olaf | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,074 | 588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stolaf.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Olaf | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,970 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,970 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,282 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,918 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
St Olaf | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,956 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 3,106 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1470 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
St Olaf | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Olaf | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
St Olaf | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
St Olaf | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 17% | ||
Campus |
St Olaf | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Olaf College is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (3,074 students vs. 588 students)
St Olaf vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Olaf or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- St Olaf College is 329.8% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($56,970.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 329.8% higher at St Olaf than University of Minnesota Rochester ($56,970.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than St Olaf ($13,840 vs. $27,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 0.1% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($12,990 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 208.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($41,918 vs. $13,604)
St Olaf vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Olaf 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 St Olaf .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 172 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than St Olaf (52.1%)
St Olaf vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Olaf 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 St Olaf.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $4,500 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,700)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/