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), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 2 | Macalester College | Saint Paul, MN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 3 | St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Bethel University | Saint Paul, MN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | Saint Paul, MN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | Saint Joseph, MN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 10 | Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Minnesota is $40,670 for State residents and $46,890 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 61.80% and graduation rate is 78.50%. 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 | $59,352 | 19% | 92% | 9:1 | 2,097 |
| 2 | Macalester College | $58,478 | 32% | 91% | 10:1 | 2,174 |
| 3 | St Olaf College | $51,450 | 48% | 86% | 12:1 | 3,048 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $15,027 / $33,325 | 57% | 83% | 17:1 | 50,734 |
| 5 | Bethel University | $39,030 | 79% | 73% | 12:1 | 3,692 |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | $47,383 | 81% | 76% | 14:1 | 10,035 |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | $48,166 | 78% | 75% | 12:1 | 1,777 |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | $48,444 | 80% | 80% | 12:1 | 1,782 |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $43,266 | 68% | 72% | 12:1 | 2,129 |
| 10 | Augsburg University | $40,005 | 76% | 57% | 12:1 | 3,419 |
| Average | $40,670 / $46,890 | 61.80% | 78.50% | 12.20:1 | 8,089 | |
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.