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Overview |
USD | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,856 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,224 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,378 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,308 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 67% |
Admission |
USD | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,480 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 4,456 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
USD | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
USD | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 21% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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 South Dakota is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 630 students)
USD vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 64.8% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at University of Minnesota-Rochester than University of South Dakota ($12,808.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than USD ($12,613 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 56.6% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($8,224 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than University of Minnesota Rochester (79% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 87.6% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($11,833 vs. $6,308)
USD vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 61 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Rochester students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
USD vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $10,000 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $48,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $4,815 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester 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/