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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WCU | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 9,675 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or WCU?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 1,163.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.6% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than Western Carolina University ($18,028.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($13,022 vs. $18,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 15.9% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,638 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than University of Minnesota Duluth (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Duluth students is 62.3% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($7,345 vs. $4,526)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 77 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (80.7%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or WCU? 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 WCU and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than Western Carolina University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $14,400 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $2,990 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($22,010 vs. $25,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/