Built by MIT Lincoln Laboratory engineers, Berkeley, University of California admissions officers, and Ivy League counselors. Proud partner of The Haq Foundation.
AdmissionsOS

Minnesota State University-Mankato vs University of Minnesota-Duluth

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Minnesota State University-Mankato University of Minnesota-Duluth
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 88% 89%
SAT range (mid 50%) n/a 1,180-1,350
ACT range (mid 50%) 21-25 23-28
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $19,139 $18,743
Sticker cost of attendance $23,995 $27,680
Graduation rate 54% 65%
Retention rate 80% 81%
Undergraduates 11,703 7,336
Student-faculty ratio 21:1 16:1
Setting Mankato, MN Duluth, MN
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $40
Test policy n/a Test-flexible

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Minnesota State University-Mankato or University of Minnesota-Duluth harder to get into?

Minnesota State University-Mankato is more selective, with a 88% acceptance rate versus 89% at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Minnesota State University-Mankato or University of Minnesota-Duluth?

University of Minnesota-Duluth has the lower average net price ($18,743 versus $19,139). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.