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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $282 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 1,410 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 332% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.9% higher at Lawrence than University of Minnesota Duluth ($55,149.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Lawrence ($19,542 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 16% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($10,206 vs. $11,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 491.7% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($40,431 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lawrence (63%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $7,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,350)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($258 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/