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, Master, Doctorate |
| 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 $40,753 for State residents and $48,178 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 66.25% and graduation rate is 79.00%. 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 | $62,634 | 17.55% | 91% | 8:1 | 2,044 |
| 2 | Macalester College | $62,500 | 31.26% | 90% | 10:1 | 2,244 |
| 3 | St Olaf College | $54,650 | 47.43% | 85% | 12:1 | 2,988 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $15,858 / $35,099 | 73.23% | 84% | 17:1 | 52,376 |
| 5 | Bethel University | $41,270 | 88.68% | 74% | 11:1 | 3,731 |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | $50,366 | 75.53% | 78% | 14:1 | 9,336 |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | $52,164 | 88.65% | 79% | 11:1 | 1,643 |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | $52,108 | 91.79% | 77% | 11:1 | 1,557 |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $28,916 | 72.00% | 74% | 12:1 | 1,919 |
| 10 | Augsburg University | $42,074 | 76.37% | 58% | 13:1 | 3,166 |
| Average | $40,753 / $48,178 | 66.25% | 79.00% | 11.90:1 | 8,100 | |
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.