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Wisconsin ASU Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State Illinois University of St Thomas San Diego State Iowa NAU Purdue| University of Arizona | University of Minnesota Twin Cities | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
U of A | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $208 |
Diversity |
U of A | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
U of A | 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 U of A based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 53,001 students)
U of A vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 22.1% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $11,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at U of A than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($39,340.00 vs. $34,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than U of A ($16,730 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 10.5% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($13,028 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 39.8% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($16,511 vs. $11,807)
U of A vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Minnesota (77%)
U of A vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than University of Arizona (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $4,200 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $1,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,185)
- U of A graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($196 vs. $208)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/