Ohio State vs University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OHCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Ohio State lists Mass every weekday; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities lists Mass every weekday.
- Ohio State lists confession 15 times a week; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 6 times a week.
- Ohio State has the higher graduation rate: 88% against 85% at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: $69,020, against $60,409 at Ohio State.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
15 times a week
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
10 times a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Setting
City
City
Students
60,046
54,890
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
61%
80%
Average SAT
1387
1362
ACT middle 50%
28–32
26–31
Graduation rate
88%
85%
First-year retention
94%
91%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,339
$16,778
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$4,885
$6,642
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$5,751
$7,283
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$9,807
$9,931
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,461
$16,415
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,359
$27,008
Median debt
$19,976
$19,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,409
$69,020
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.