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Overview |
Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 67% |
Admission |
Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 5, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $208 |
Diversity |
Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 630 students)
Illinois vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.7% higher at Illinois than University of Minnesota Rochester ($30,446.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Illinois ($12,613 vs. $14,544)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 1.3% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,720 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Rochester than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (67% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 39.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($16,552 vs. $11,833)
Illinois vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois 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 Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 195 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Illinois 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 (71.7%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $8,300 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $315 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois graduates. ($20,185 vs. $20,500)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois graduates. ($208 vs. $211)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester 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/