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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 9,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $7,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $16,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $15,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $3,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 60% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 10,315 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 7,848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (9,991 students vs. 9,350 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 67% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $7,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($18,210.00 vs. $16,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($15,323 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($9,200 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (90% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Duluth students is 79.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($6,833 vs. $3,800)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 1 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UW-Eau Claire (24)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.1%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $5,600 more per year than UW-Eau Claire graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,900)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More UW-Eau Claire 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/