Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Minnesota. By school type, there are 1 public and 9 private schools in best schools in Minnesota. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carleton College | Northfield, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 2 | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 3 | St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Bethel University | Saint Paul, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | Saint Paul, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | Saint Joseph, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 10 | Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Minnesota is $40,693 for State residents and $46,463 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 66.30% and graduation rate is 79.60%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carleton College | $60,225 | 18% | 94% | 8:1 | 1,940 |
| 2 | Macalester College | $60,518 | 31% | 93% | 10:1 | 2,049 |
| 3 | St Olaf College | $52,670 | 47% | 85% | 12:1 | 2,953 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $15,254 / $33,818 | 73% | 84% | 17:1 | 52,017 |
| 5 | Bethel University | $40,080 | 89% | 74% | 12:1 | 3,814 |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | $48,329 | 76% | 80% | 14:1 | 9,792 |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | $49,842 | 89% | 74% | 12:1 | 1,668 |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | $50,126 | 92% | 85% | 12:1 | 1,668 |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $28,016 | 72% | 68% | 11:1 | 1,973 |
| 10 | Augsburg University | $41,007 | 76% | 59% | 13:1 | 3,346 |
| Average | $40,693 / $46,463 | 66.30% | 79.60% | 12.10:1 | 8,122 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Minnesotaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.