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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 62% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Minnesota | ||
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| Applied | 9,502 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 9,350 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 13.6% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at Minnesota than University of Minnesota Duluth ($34,410.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($16,730 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 27.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($10,206 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (90% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 72.8% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($11,807 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 179 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Minnesota (77%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,500)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $4,815 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/