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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 3,323 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #538 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $14,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $10,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 4,827 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 3,323 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 20.5% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than University of Minnesota Duluth ($26,112.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($19,542 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 44.8% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($10,206 vs. $14,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than Penn State Erie Behrend College (90% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 60% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($10,930 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 55 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/