Best public colleges in Minnesota

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- Winona, MN
- #298 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 77%
- Net price: $17,283
- SAT Range: 970-1280
#7. Winona State University
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- Morris, MN
- #267 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $11,652
- SAT Range: 1070-1260
#6. University of Minnesota Morris
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- Mankato, MN
- #219 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- Net price: $15,832
- SAT Range: 886-1106
#5. Minnesota State University, Mankato
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- Saint Paul, MN
- #204 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 67%
- Net price: $16,830
- SAT Range: Not Available
#4. Metropolitan State University - Minnesota
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- Duluth, MN
- #184 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Net price: $16,960
- SAT Range: 1160-1270
#3. University of Minnesota Duluth
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- Crookston, MN
- #70 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 48%
- Net price: $11,925
- SAT Range: 1000-1180
#2. University of Minnesota Crookston
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- Minneapolis, MN
- #31 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net price: $17,468
- SAT Range: 1310-1490

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

#1. University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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