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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 2,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,932 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,082 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,074 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,539 | $22,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,059 | $8,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,477 | 7,134 | ||
| Admitted | 2,450 | 6,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (2,421 students vs. 1,020 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 19% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $12,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Penn State Altoona than University of Minnesota Morris ($26,112.00 vs. $15,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than Penn State Altoona ($9,539 vs. $22,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 37.2% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($10,074 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Morris than Penn State Altoona (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 84% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($16,059 vs. $8,730)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 153 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (70.5%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $12,900 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/