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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 3,283 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 179.8% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at Carroll University than University of Minnesota Duluth ($35,360.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Carroll University ($18,031 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 20% lower than costs at Carroll University ($9,638 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 225.8% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($23,933 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 22 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $9,300 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,200)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/