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Overview |
ULM | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,272 | 9,350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $12,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $18,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,182 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,160 | $19,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,124 | $6,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
ULM | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,878 | 9,502 | ||
| Admitted | 3,637 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1350 | 1128/1335 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ULM | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
ULM | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ULM | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 14% | ||
Campus |
ULM | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 8,272 students)
ULM vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 120.6% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than University of Louisiana Monroe ($18,210.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($11,160 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 0.2% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($10,182 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Minnesota Duluth (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 92.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($13,124 vs. $6,833)
ULM vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM 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 ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 55 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than ULM (74.6%)
ULM vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM 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 ULM.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $7,700 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/