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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 70% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 3,095 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 15% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Penn State Abington than University of Minnesota Duluth ($24,832.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($17,561 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 16.7% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($10,206 vs. $11,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than Penn State Abington (90% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 39.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($9,516 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 134 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than Penn State Abington (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,500)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/