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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 3,182 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Purchase College?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 78.8% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than SUNY at Purchase College ($18,028.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Purchase College ($18,031 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 55.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($9,638 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than SUNY at Purchase College (84% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Purchase College students is 40.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($10,312 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 27 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Purchase 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 Purchase College and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $13,300 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/