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Overview |
Iowa | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 75% |
Admission |
Iowa | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $208 |
Diversity |
Iowa | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 588 students)
Iowa vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 47% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($13,256.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at Iowa than University of Minnesota Rochester ($30,979.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Iowa ($13,840 vs. $20,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 3% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,616 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Rochester than University of Iowa (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 43% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($13,604 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa 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 Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 54 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
Iowa vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $1,431 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,616)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($208 vs. $223)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/