College comparison

Purdue vs Minnesota

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Purdue West Lafayette, IN	Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Acceptance ratePurdue University-Main Campus is more selective	50%	80%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1480	1300–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	44,503	31,855
Avg net price	$14,600	$16,778
Median earnings (10 yr)Purdue reports higher median earnings	$72,424	$69,020
Graduation rate	83%	85%
Median debt	$19,500	$19,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Purdue University-Main Campus or University of Minnesota-Twin Cities harder to get into?

Purdue University-Main Campus is more selective: Purdue University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 50% and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus vs University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1480 at Purdue University-Main Campus and 1300–1500 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.