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Minnesota ISU NDSU University of North Dakota Michigan Tech Winona State University St. Cloud State University University of Minnesota-Morris South Dakota State University Wisconsin Iowa UW-Eau Claire| University of Minnesota Duluth | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WLC | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 1,086 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 162.8% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at WLC than University of Minnesota Duluth ($33,210.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than WLC ($18,031 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 18.1% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($9,638 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 214.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($23,128 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 8 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (80.7%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or WLC? 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 WLC and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $10,500 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/