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Minnesota South Dakota State University ISU NDSU University of North Dakota Michigan Tech Winona State University St. Cloud State University University of Minnesota-Morris Wisconsin Iowa UW-Eau Claire| University of Minnesota Duluth | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 3,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $19,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $5,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 988 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1020/1340 | ||
| 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 | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 3,508 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Dakota State?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 67.6% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than Dakota State University ($18,210.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($19,115 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,990 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than Dakota State University (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Duluth students is 29.8% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($6,833 vs. $5,263)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 62 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than Dakota State University (55% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $11,300 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State 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/