Rutgers University, New Brunswick is the more selective of the two, admitting 58.1% of applicants versus 79.7% at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $9,931 per year at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities versus $18,282 at Rutgers University, New Brunswick.
| Metric | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | Rutgers University, New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 79.7% | 58.1% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1320–1470 | 1310–1500 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Class size | 7,391 | 8,191 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $9,931 | $18,282 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $27,008 | $35,016 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
No. Rutgers University, New Brunswick is more selective: it admits 58.1% of applicants, versus 79.7% at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $9,931 per year at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and $18,282 at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, so University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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