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Overview |
University of St Thomas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,788 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,788 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,932 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,637 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,783 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 75% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,813 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 7,486 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1223/1416 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $208 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 588 students)
University of St Thomas vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of St Thomas is 283.1% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($50,788.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 283.1% higher at University of St Thomas than University of Minnesota Rochester ($50,788.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than University of St Thomas ($13,840 vs. $32,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,932 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than University of Minnesota Rochester (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 141% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($32,783 vs. $13,604)
University of St Thomas vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 92 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
University of St Thomas vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $5,815 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($20,185 vs. $26,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/