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Wisconsin Penn State Ohio State Duquesne University Michigan Rutgers University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Binghamton University Purdue Maryland Illinois| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | Pitt | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,890 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,496 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,410 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,028 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,730 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,807 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 82% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,863 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 30,705 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $278 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Pitt based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 34,525 students)
Minnesota vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 39% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Pitt than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($38,520.00 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 Pitt ($16,730 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 3% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($13,028 vs. $13,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 11.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,807 vs. $10,551)
Minnesota vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 16 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Minnesota vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $200 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $58,000)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($20,185 vs. $26,909)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($208 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/