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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 1,451 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $52,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $52,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $29,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $37,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 1,852 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 1,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 950/1220 | ||
| 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 |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $272 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Saint Benedict | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 1,451 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 312.8% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.4% higher at Saint Benedict than University of Minnesota Duluth ($52,700.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Saint Benedict ($19,542 vs. $29,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 19.1% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($10,206 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 444% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($37,173 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 9 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $200 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $53,500)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $1,343 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,343)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/