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Minnesota ISU NDSU University of North Dakota Michigan Tech Winona State University St. Cloud State University University of Minnesota-Morris South Dakota State University Wisconsin Iowa UW-Eau Claire| University of Minnesota Duluth | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Viterbo | ||
| 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 Viterbo based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 2,301 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 147.5% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($31,600.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Viterbo than University of Minnesota Duluth ($31,600.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Viterbo ($19,542 vs. $23,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 4.6% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($10,206 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 197.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($20,319 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 19 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Viterbo (73.3%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than Viterbo University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $9,200 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,300)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/