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Overview |
UMBC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 9,350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $12,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $18,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $19,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $6,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 90% |
Admission |
UMBC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 9,502 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMBC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 9,350 students)
UMBC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 38.2% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at UMBC than University of Minnesota Duluth ($26,594.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($17,704 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 39.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,206 vs. $14,204)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than University of Maryland Baltimore County (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 45.7% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($9,956 vs. $6,833)
UMBC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC 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 UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 100 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at UMBC is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,803 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/