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Michigan Illinois Ohio State UW-Seattle Purdue Maryland UT Austin University of Minnesota-Duluth IU ISU Iowa UCSD| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 47% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $230 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 48,956 students)
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Wisconsin?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 51% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Wisconsin than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($37,904.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Minnesota ($13,376 vs. $16,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,894 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than University of Wisconsin Madison (63% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 1.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,388 vs. $11,171)
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 12 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Incoming Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $6,600 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $2,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($20,185 vs. $22,250)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($208 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/