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IU Wisconsin Virginia Tech Illinois Rose-Hulman UT Austin Ohio State UCSD Iowa NC State Michigan ISU| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | Purdue | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 48% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $222 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Purdue | ||
| 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
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Purdue based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 51,528 students)
Minnesota vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Purdue?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 44.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Minnesota than Purdue University Main Campus ($33,246.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Minnesota ($12,576 vs. $16,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($10,030 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Purdue University Main Campus (63% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 27.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($11,388 vs. $8,950)
Minnesota vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 57 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Minnesota vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,500)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/