College comparison

Oregon State University 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	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR	Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Acceptance rateOregon State University is more selective	77%	80%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1400	1300–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,743	31,855
Avg net price	$19,604	$16,778
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Corvallis, OR	Minneapolis, MN

Quick answers

Is Oregon State University or University of Minnesota-Twin Cities harder to get into?

Oregon State University is more selective: Oregon State University's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University vs University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1400 at Oregon State University 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.