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Wisconsin UC Berkeley UCI UCSD Michigan USC Stanford UCSB University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State UVA| University of California Los Angeles | University of Minnesota Twin Cities | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCLA | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,678 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,148 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,166 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,441 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 62% |
Admission |
UCLA | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 145,903 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 12,736 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.7% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UCLA | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $208 |
Diversity |
UCLA | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCLA | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than UCLA based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 46,678 students)
UCLA vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 22.5% more expensive to attend than UCLA for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at UCLA than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($42,611.00 vs. $34,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Los Angeles than Minnesota ($15,166 vs. $16,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 31.6% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($13,028 vs. $17,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than University of California Los Angeles (62% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 90.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($22,441 vs. $11,807)
UCLA vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 51 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Minnesota (29)
- Accepted freshman UCLA 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 (77%) than UCLA (8.7%)
UCLA vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (90% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $12,500 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $58,200)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $3,885 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($16,300 vs. $20,185)
- UCLA graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($168 vs. $208)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/