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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,350 | 14,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,766 | $7,997 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,210 | $26,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $14,915 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,542 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,833 | $7,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,502 | 14,243 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 13,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1128/1335 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $200 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | Western Washington University | ||
| 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
- Western Washington University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (14,651 students vs. 9,350 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Western Washington University?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($12,766.00 vs. $7,997.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Western Washington University than University of Minnesota Duluth ($26,564.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Western Washington University ($19,542 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 46.1% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($10,206 vs. $14,915)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Washington University than University of Minnesota Duluth (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Washington University students is 3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($7,041 vs. $6,833)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 5 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming Western Washington University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (81.8%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $5,500 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $5,587 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($19,413 vs. $25,000)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($200 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/