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Saint Cloud State University vs University of Minnesota-Duluth

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

Saint Cloud State University University of Minnesota-Duluth
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 95% 89%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,025-1,260 1,180-1,350
ACT range (mid 50%) 17-25 23-28
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $13,529 $18,743
Sticker cost of attendance $21,116 $27,680
Graduation rate 40% 65%
Retention rate 71% 81%
Undergraduates 5,088 7,336
Student-faculty ratio 18:1 16:1
Setting Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud State University or University of Minnesota-Duluth harder to get into?

University of Minnesota-Duluth is more selective, with a 89% acceptance rate versus 95% at Saint Cloud State University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

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

Saint Cloud State University has the lower average net price ($13,529 versus $18,743). 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.