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Minnesota Best Colleges

Minnesota Best Colleges
Carleton College ranked first, followed by Macalester College and St Olaf College in Minnesota Best Colleges. (The ranking data is provided by College Evaluator.) Only 2 schools are public and the other 8 schools are private colleges in Minnesota Best Colleges. The average tuition & fees of Minnesota Best Colleges is $11,685 for Minnesota residents and $40,508 for out-of-state students and the average acceptance rate is 60.60%.
Of these Minnesota Best Colleges, 4 schools offer Doctorate degree, 6 schools offer Master' degree, 10 schools offer Bachelor's degree, and 3 schools offer Associate degree programs. Carleton College has the highest tuition & fees with $54,759 and Southwest Minnesota State University has the lowest tuition & fees with $8,612 among Minnesota Best Colleges. Carleton College is the tightest school to admit with 20% acceptance rate and College of Saint Benedict has the highest (easiest to get in) acceptance rate (83%). University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is the largest school with total 51,848 students and Saint Johns University is the smallest school with 1,815 students.
You can compare the schools at Minnesota Best Colleges comparison page with comprehensive information including admission, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and more academic statistics.
School Overview Comparison Table

#1. Carleton College

Carleton College Campus, Northfield, FL

#1. Carleton College

Carleton College is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Northfield, FL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at Carleton College is $54,759. The school has a total enrollment of 2,078 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).

#2. Macalester College

Macalester College Campus, Saint Paul, FL

#2. Macalester College

Macalester College is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Saint Paul, FL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at Macalester College is $54,344. The school has a total enrollment of 2,136 and student to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,405 and the average ACT scores is 92 at Macalester College.

#3. St Olaf College

St Olaf College Campus, Northfield, FL

#3. St Olaf College

St Olaf College is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Northfield, FL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at St Olaf College is $47,840. The school has a total enrollment of 3,035 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,300 and the average ACT scores is 86 at St Olaf College.

#4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Campus, Minneapolis, FL

#4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Minneapolis, FL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $14,760 for Florida residents and $30,438 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 51,848 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,375 and the average ACT scores is 85 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

#5. Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University Campus, Collegeville, FL

#5. Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Collegeville, FL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at Saint Johns University is $44,990. The school has a total enrollment of 1,815 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,145 and the average ACT scores is 74 at Saint Johns University.

#6. Bethel University

Bethel University Campus, Saint Paul, FL

#6. Bethel University

Bethel University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Saint Paul, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Bethel University is $37,300. The school has a total enrollment of 3,797 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,160 and the average ACT scores is 74 at Bethel University.

#7. University of St Thomas

University of St Thomas Campus, Saint Paul, FL

#7. University of St Thomas

University of St Thomas is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Saint Paul, FL. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of St Thomas is $42,736. The school has a total enrollment of 9,878 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,255 and the average ACT scores is 78 at University of St Thomas.

#8. College of Saint Benedict

College of Saint Benedict Campus, Saint Joseph, FL

#8. College of Saint Benedict

College of Saint Benedict is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Saint Joseph, FL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at College of Saint Benedict is $45,264. The school has a total enrollment of 1,937 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,100 and the average ACT scores is 73 at College of Saint Benedict.

#9. Augsburg University

Augsburg University Campus, Minneapolis, FL

#9. Augsburg University

Augsburg University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Minneapolis, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Augsburg University is $38,800. The school has a total enrollment of 3,562 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,249 and the average ACT scores is 62 at Augsburg University.

#10. Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University Campus, Marshall, FL

#10. Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Marshall, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at Southwest Minnesota State University is $8,610 for Florida residents and $8,612 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,154 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 948 and the average ACT scores is 59 at Southwest Minnesota State University.
RankSchool NameLocationDegree OfferedTuition & Fees Average Financial AidAcceptance RatePopulationGraduation Rate Student to Faculty Ratio
1Carleton College Private, 4 or more years Northfield, FL Bachelor's $54,759 $36,313 20% 2,078 94% 9 to 1
2Macalester College Private, 4 or more years Saint Paul, FL Bachelor's $54,344 $34,747 41% 2,136 87% 10 to 1
3St Olaf College Private, 4 or more years Northfield, FL Bachelor's $47,840 $30,281 50% 3,035 88% 12 to 1
4University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, 4 or more years Minneapolis, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $30,438 ($14,760) $9,087 52% 51,848 80% 17 to 1
5Saint Johns University Private, 4 or more years Collegeville, FL Master's, Bachelor's $44,990 $27,158 80% 1,815 74% 12 to 1
6Bethel University Private, 4 or more years Saint Paul, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $37,300 $19,904 71% 3,797 71% 11 to 1
7University of St Thomas Private, 4 or more years Saint Paul, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $42,736 $21,145 80% 9,878 77% 14 to 1
8College of Saint Benedict Private, 4 or more years Saint Joseph, FL Bachelor's $45,264 $28,215 83% 1,937 82% 12 to 1
9Augsburg University Private, 4 or more years Minneapolis, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $38,800 $23,872 69% 3,562 62% 13 to 1
10Southwest Minnesota State University Public, 4 or more years Marshall, FL Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $8,612 ($8,610) $5,437 60% 7,154 45% 14 to 1
You can compare the schools at Minnesota Best Colleges comparison page with comprehensive information including admission, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and more academic statistics.

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