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Overview |
UMass | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 62% |
Admission |
UMass | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $208 |
Diversity |
UMass | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UMass | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 31,810 students)
UMass vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Minnesota?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at UMass than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($38,527.00 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 UMass ($16,730 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,028 vs. $14,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (75% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($12,343 vs. $11,807)
UMass vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 62 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $3,000 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $55,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $3,815 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($20,185 vs. $24,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($208 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/