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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Wright State | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 9,675 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Wright State?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Wright State than University of Minnesota Duluth ($20,232.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($15,650 vs. $18,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 10.9% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,638 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Main Campus than University of Minnesota Duluth (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 20.7% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,867 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 75 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (80.7%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Wright State? 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 Wright State and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $10,100 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus and University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wright State University Main Campus and University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/