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Overview |
UConn | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 62% |
Admission |
UConn | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $208 |
Diversity |
UConn | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 UConn based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 27,364 students)
UConn vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Minnesota?
- University of Connecticut is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at UConn than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($39,000.00 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 UConn ($16,730 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,028 vs. $13,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (75% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 43.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($16,989 vs. $11,807)
UConn vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 38 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Minnesota (29)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UConn (3.74)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (83% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $3,800 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,500)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More UConn 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/