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Minnesota JMU VCU CNU Mason ISU Longwood University William & Mary NDSU UVA University of North Dakota Michigan Tech| University of Minnesota Duluth | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 3,757 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Mary Washington College?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Mary Washington College than University of Minnesota Duluth ($25,858.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Mary Washington College ($18,031 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 25.4% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($9,638 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than University of Minnesota Duluth (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 23.2% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($9,046 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 1 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (80.7%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $53,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/