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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 1,976 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or SUNY-ESF?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 78.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at SUNY-ESF than University of Minnesota Duluth ($18,720.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than SUNY-ESF ($18,031 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 79.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($9,638 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than University of Minnesota Duluth (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,713 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 106 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or SUNY-ESF? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY-ESF and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $7,300 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/