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University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN
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Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$16,488 Minnesota Residents
$36,402 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents
$40,188 Out-of-State
cheaper$21,091 Minnesota Residents
$31,555 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents
$43,828 Out-of-State
Less$10,416Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,574
Admission
Higher1,378 SAT
29 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,300 SAT
29 ACT
Easier74.91%Acceptance RateTighter55.21%
Favorable23.64%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower19.46%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger54,955Total EnrollmentSmaller50,028
Smaller39,248Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger41,745
Larger15,707Graduate Student PopulationSmaller8,283
Larger1,978Online Student PopulationSmaller116
Completion & Outcomes
Higher84%Graduate RateLower83%
Higher9%Transfer-out RateLower1%
Lower90%Retention RateHigher91%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,558)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty15 to 1
4,935Number of faculties3,615
Higher$116,648Average Faculty SalaryLower$81,577
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.