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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 9,025 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 287.2% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.4% higher at University of St Thomas than University of Minnesota Duluth ($48,930.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than University of St Thomas ($18,031 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 30.6% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,638 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than University of Minnesota Duluth (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 339.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($32,284 vs. $7,345)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 93 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $53,500)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas 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/