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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 55% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 9,350 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or University of North Dakota?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 38.2% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than University of North Dakota ($18,210.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($18,227 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 8.2% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($10,206 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than University of North Dakota (90% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Duluth students is 17% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($6,833 vs. $5,840)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 21 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than University of North Dakota (77.1%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than University of North Dakota (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $1,200 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $53,500)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/