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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | sdsmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $7,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $12,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $20,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $4,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 1,539 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 1,312 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| 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 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 2,492 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 63.7% more expensive to attend than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($18,210.00 vs. $12,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($19,542 vs. $20,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 16% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,800 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Duluth students is 44% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($6,833 vs. $4,746)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1200) is 91 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? 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 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $53,500)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/