Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Minnesota including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carleton College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,865) | ✔ ($7,551) |
| 2 | Macalester College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,349) | ✔ ($6,482) |
| 3 | St Olaf College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,986) | ✔ ($6,520) |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,558) | ✔ ($5,240) |
| 5 | Bethel University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,724) | ✔ ($5,390) |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,840) | ✔ ($4,798) |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,462) | ✔ ($6,232) |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,652) | ✔ ($6,064) |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,182) | ✔ ($6,110) |
| 10 | Augsburg University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,078) | ✔ ($5,469) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Minnesota including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carleton College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | Macalester College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | St Olaf College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Bethel University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | Augsburg University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Minnesota. Among 10 best schools in Minnesota, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carleton College | NAA, NCAA | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 10 athletic programs |
| 2 | Macalester College | NAA, NCAA | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 12 athletic programs |
| 3 | St Olaf College | NAA, NCAA | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 16 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 5 | Bethel University | NAA, NCAA | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 12 athletic programs |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | NAA, NCAA | Pioneer Football League | The Summit League | The Summit League | 11 athletic programs |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | NAA, NCAA | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | - |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | NAA, NCAA | - | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | - | - |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | NAA, NCAA | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 14 athletic programs |
| 10 | Augsburg University | NAA, NCAA | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Minnesota including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carleton College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Macalester College | Presbyterian Church (USA) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | St Olaf College | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 5 | Bethel University | Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | University of St Thomas | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | Saint Johns University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | College of Saint Benedict | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | Concordia College at Moorhead | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | Augsburg University | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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.
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