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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | St Olaf | ||
| 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 St Olaf based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 3,046 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 332.4% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($54,650.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.1% higher at St Olaf than University of Minnesota Duluth ($54,650.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than St Olaf ($18,031 vs. $26,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 29.2% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($9,638 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than University of Minnesota Duluth (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 450% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($40,399 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 173 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman St Olaf students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than St Olaf (56.4%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or St Olaf? 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 St Olaf and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from St Olaf College earn on average $200 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $53,500)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/