Best private colleges in Minnesota

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- Location: Winona, MN
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Net price: $21,606
- SAT range: 1030-1200
- Niche grade:  B
#10. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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- Location: Saint Paul, MN
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- Net price: $15,944
- SAT range: 920-1110
- Niche grade:  B
#9. Concordia University - St. Paul
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- Location: Moorhead, MN
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $23,890
- SAT range: 1080-1330
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Concordia College
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- Location: Mankato, MN
- Acceptance rate: 61%
- Net price: $17,640
- SAT range: 950-1150
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Bethany Lutheran College
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- Location: Saint Peter, MN
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net price: $27,657
- SAT range: 1080-1340
- Niche grade:  B+
#6. 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-
#5. 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-
#4. University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
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- Location: Northfield, MN
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Net price: $27,729
- SAT range: 1240-1430
- Niche grade:  A-
#3. St. Olaf College
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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+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. Macalester College
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