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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Minnesota Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC| Michigan State University | University of Minnesota Duluth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Michigan State | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,316 | 9,350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,648 | $12,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,032 | $18,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,754 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $19,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,147 | $6,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Michigan State | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,879 | 9,502 | ||
| Admitted | 49,414 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1128/1335 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Michigan State | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan State | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 9,350 students)
Michigan State vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Michigan State University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at Michigan State than University of Minnesota Duluth ($43,032.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Michigan State ($19,542 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 15.2% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,206 vs. $11,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than University of Minnesota Duluth (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan State University students is 19.2% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,147 vs. $6,833)
Michigan State vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 50 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
Michigan State vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth and Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $53,500)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $484 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,484)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/