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Overview |
UW-Seattle | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,319 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Seattle | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,189 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,687 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,603 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,731 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 67% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,488 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 24,942 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1058/1331 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2024 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $208 |
Diversity |
UW-Seattle | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 630 students)
UW-Seattle vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 14.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.9% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Minnesota Rochester ($39,687.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than University of Minnesota-Rochester ($10,603 vs. $12,613)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 24.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,882 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Rochester than University of Washington Seattle Campus (67% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 24.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($14,731 vs. $11,833)
UW-Seattle vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle 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 UW-Seattle .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 148 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
UW-Seattle vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle 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 UW-Seattle.
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $7,600 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $58,200)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $5,185 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,185)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($155 vs. $208)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/