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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Northland College | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,804 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,934 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,169 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,964 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,699 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1121/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 50% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Morris is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,068 students vs. 518 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or Northland College?
- Northland College is 210.2% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $12,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166% higher at Northland College than University of Minnesota Morris ($39,719.00 vs. $14,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than Northland College ($11,169 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 1.7% lower than costs at Northland College ($9,522 vs. $9,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than University of Minnesota Morris (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 113.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Morris ($29,780 vs. $13,964)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 28 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- University of Minnesota-Morris has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Northland College (68.4%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris or Northland College? 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 Northland College and University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Morris is higher than Northland College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Morris earn on average $7,500 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $34,900)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $7,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,943)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($201 vs. $278)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/