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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 3,262 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #551 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $35,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $35,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $11,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $26,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $21,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 1,194 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 981/1293 | ||
| 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 | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $228 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Northwestern College | ||
| 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 Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 3,262 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 181.8% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($35,970.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Northwestern College than University of Minnesota Duluth ($35,970.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Northwestern College ($19,542 vs. $26,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 9.2% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($10,206 vs. $11,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 212.6% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($21,360 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 7 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Northwestern College? 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 Northwestern College and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $12,400 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $2,930 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($22,070 vs. $25,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/