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Wisconsin Seattle U UCSD UWB UT Austin UCSB Michigan Western Washington University University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU UO UC Davis| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,890 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,496 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,410 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,028 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,730 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,807 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 43% |
Admission |
Minnesota | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,863 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 30,705 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $155 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Minnesota | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Minnesota based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 54,890 students)
Minnesota vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or UW-Seattle?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 25.8% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($40,878.00 vs. $34,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Minnesota ($11,023 vs. $16,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 38% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($13,028 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than University of Washington Seattle Campus (62% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 21.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($14,390 vs. $11,807)
Minnesota vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 30 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
Minnesota vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $7,600 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $58,200)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $5,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,185)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($155 vs. $208)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/