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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 3,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | #161 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,932 | $56,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,082 | $56,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,074 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,539 | $27,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,059 | $41,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,477 | 5,956 | ||
| Admitted | 2,450 | 3,106 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1260/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St Olaf | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- St Olaf College is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (3,074 students vs. 1,020 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 340.5% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($56,970.00 vs. $12,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.7% higher at St Olaf than University of Minnesota Morris ($56,970.00 vs. $15,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than St Olaf ($9,539 vs. $27,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 29% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($10,074 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than University of Minnesota Morris (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 161% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Morris ($41,918 vs. $16,059)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 136 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Morris (1146)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Minnesota-Morris (25)
- Accepted freshman St Olaf students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Minnesota-Morris (3.54)
- University of Minnesota-Morris has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than St Olaf (52.1%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris or St Olaf? 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 St Olaf and University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from St Olaf College earn on average $11,300 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/