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Minnesota South Dakota State University ISU NDSU University of North Dakota Michigan Tech Winona State University St. Cloud State University University of Minnesota-Morris Wisconsin Iowa UW-Eau Claire| University of Minnesota Duluth | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | USD | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | USD | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | USD | ||
| 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 South Dakota is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 9,350 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or USD?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 64.2% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than University of South Dakota ($18,210.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($18,466 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($9,060 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than University of South Dakota (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Duluth students is 22.5% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($6,833 vs. $5,580)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 60 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or USD? 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 USD and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than University of South Dakota (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $5,300 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota and University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Dakota and University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/