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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | NDSU | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 9,350 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or NDSU?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 37.1% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($18,210.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($16,461 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 6.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($9,565 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than North Dakota State University Main Campus (90% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Duluth students is 17% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($6,833 vs. $5,841)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 18 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or NDSU? 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 NDSU and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $53,500)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($23,300 vs. $25,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/