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Overview |
UNCSA | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 75% |
Admission |
UNCSA | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCSA | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (1,074 students vs. 588 students)
UNCSA vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 104% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($13,256.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at UNCSA than University of Minnesota Rochester ($24,231.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than University of Minnesota-Rochester ($11,163 vs. $13,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 3.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,990 vs. $13,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Rochester than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (75% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($13,604 vs. $12,649)
UNCSA vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA 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 UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 2 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming UNCSA students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $19,100 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/