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Overview |
Minnesota | USD | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 54,890 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,496 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,410 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,028 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,730 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,807 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 81% |
Admission |
Minnesota | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,863 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 30,705 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Minnesota | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | USD | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 9,868 students)
Minnesota vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or USD?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 86.5% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205% higher at Minnesota than University of South Dakota ($34,410.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than USD ($16,730 vs. $18,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 43.8% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($9,060 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (81% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 111.6% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($11,807 vs. $5,580)
Minnesota vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 239 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Minnesota (77%)
Minnesota vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or USD? 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 USD and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than University of South Dakota (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $10,000 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $48,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $4,815 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/