Best colleges in Minnesota

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- Location: Mankato, MN
- Acceptance rate: 61%
- Net price: $17,640
- SAT range: 950-1150
- Niche grade:  B
#10. Bethany Lutheran College
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- Location: Duluth, MN
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Net price: $16,960
- SAT range: 1160-1270
- Niche grade:  B+
#9. University of Minnesota Duluth
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- Location: Saint Peter, MN
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net price: $27,657
- SAT range: 1080-1340
- Niche grade:  B+
#8. Gustavus Adolphus College
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- Location: Saint Paul, MN
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Net price: $19,252
- SAT range: 890-1210
- Niche grade:  A-
#7. St. Catherine University
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- Location: Saint Paul, MN
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $30,099
- SAT range: 1120-1380
- Niche grade:  A-

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#6. University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
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- Location: Crookston, MN
- Acceptance rate: 48%
- Net price: $11,925
- SAT range: 1000-1180
- Niche grade:  A-
#5. University of Minnesota Crookston
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- Location: Northfield, MN
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Net price: $27,729
- SAT range: 1240-1430
- Niche grade:  A-
#4. St. Olaf College
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- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net price: $17,468
- SAT range: 1310-1490
- Niche grade:  A
#3. University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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- Location: Northfield, MN
- Acceptance rate: 18%
- Net price: $31,718
- SAT range: 1370-1550
- Niche grade:  A
#2. Carleton College
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- Location: Saint Paul, MN
- Acceptance rate: 31%
- Net price: $30,939
- SAT range: 1340-1480
- Niche grade:  A+

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Macalester College
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