| UMTC vs. UI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#92 in National Universities #56 in World University Rankings #4 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #189 in National Universities #5 in Iowa Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,488 Minnesota Residents $36,402 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,964 Iowa Residents $32,927 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$21,091 Minnesota Residents $31,555 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,211 Iowa Residents $34,882 Out-of-State |
| More$10,416 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,058 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,378 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter74.91% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.00% |
| Favorable23.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.40% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger54,955 | Total Enrollment | Smaller30,015 |
| Larger39,248 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller21,973 |
| Larger15,707 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,042 |
| Smaller1,978 | Online Student Population | Larger3,200 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| Lower9% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,558) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 4,935 | Number of faculties | 2,875 |
| Higher$116,648 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.