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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities vs Minnesota State University-Mankato: which has better ROI?

Public, Minneapolis MN · vs · Public, Mankato MN

The verdict

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $67,112 in 3.2 years versus 8.9 years at Minnesota State University-Mankato, on median earnings of $69,020 vs $56,922 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinnesota State University-Mankato
Net price / yr$16,778$19,139
Total net cost$67,112$76,556
Median earnings, 10 yrs$69,020$56,922
Median debt$19,500$21,106
Payback3.2 yrs8.9 yrs
20-year net return$346,088$94,684

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.