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Wisconsin Miami Michigan Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Maryland Penn State Ohio University| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 74% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $222 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Minnesota | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Minnesota based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 54,955 students)
Minnesota vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Ohio State?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Ohio State than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($35,762.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Ohio State ($16,018 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 17.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,894 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (74% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 3.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($11,388 vs. $10,993)
Minnesota vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 7 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Incoming Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Minnesota vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $7,600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,600)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,500)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/