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Overview |
Nebraska | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 67% |
Admission |
Nebraska | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $208 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nebraska | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 630 students)
Nebraska vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at Nebraska than University of Minnesota Rochester ($24,900.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Nebraska ($12,613 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,430 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Minnesota Rochester (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 8.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,833 vs. $10,941)
Nebraska vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 35 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
Nebraska vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Nebraska.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $8,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,600)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,700)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($208 vs. $224)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/