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USD Wisconsin San Diego State UCSB UCI UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle UC Berkeley UC Riverside Purdue Michigan| University of California San Diego | University of Minnesota Twin Cities | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | Minnesota | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,376 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,198 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,293 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,176 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 62% |
Admission |
UCSD | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 130,771 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 32,062 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
UCSD | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $208 |
Diversity |
UCSD | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCSD | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | 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 UCSD based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 42,376 students)
UCSD vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 22.5% more expensive to attend than UCSD for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at UCSD 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 San Diego than Minnesota ($13,293 vs. $16,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 32% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($13,028 vs. $17,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California San Diego than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (64% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 104.8% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($24,176 vs. $11,807)
UCSD vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 56 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Minnesota (29)
- Accepted freshman UCSD students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UCSD (24.5%)
UCSD vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD 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 UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $9,700 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $58,200)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $1,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,185)
- UCSD graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($191 vs. $208)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/