Head to head · Minnesota
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $75–110k and below, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is the cheaper of the two; from over $110k up, Minnesota State University-Mankato is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Minnesota State University | University of Minnesota | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,339 | $6,642 | $5,697 · University of Minnesota |
| $30–48k | $12,750 | $7,283 | $5,467 · University of Minnesota |
| $48–75k | $15,137 | $9,931 | $5,206 · University of Minnesota |
| $75–110k | $18,921 | $16,415 | $2,506 · University of Minnesota |
| Over $110k | $22,798 | $27,008 | $4,210 · Minnesota State University |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Minnesota State University first, then University of Minnesota. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Minnesota State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.
Minnesota State University-Mankato — every income band · University of Minnesota-Twin Cities — every income band · All Minnesota public colleges