UMD Duluth vs MSU-Northern

Envision yourself pursuing higher education in either the scenic landscapes of Duluth, Minnesota, or the vibrant plains of Havre, Montana. University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) and Montana State University-Northern (MSU-N) offer distinct experiences for students seeking a transformative college journey. UMD boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a diverse student body from various backgrounds. MSU-N, on the other hand, maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. Both institutions excel in specific academic areas, with UMD excelling in engineering and business, while MSU-N shines in education and nursing. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details, including graduation rates, popular majors, and additional factors that will help you make an informed decision about your academic future.

	Montana State University-Northern	University of Minnesota-Duluth
Overview
Location	Havre, Montana	Duluth, Minnesota
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	100.0%	79.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1160 - 1270
ACT range	N/A	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		1.0%
Students submitting ACT score		47.0%
Total number of applicants	604	9,610
Total number of admissions given out	604	7,644
Admitted students who chose to enroll	189	2,029
Yield rate	31.3%	26.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $18,255 Out of state: $30,965	In state: $26,194 Out of state: $31,492
Average net price	$10,954	$16,960
Tuition	In state: $4,496 Out of state: $17,096	In state: $12,420 Out of state: $17,718
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,470 Meal plan: $4,050	$8,796
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,857	72.0% Average amount $7,817
Students receiving federal student loan	45.0% Average amount $4,649	52.0% Average amount $5,124
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $11,383	19.0% Average amount $12,751

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,008 Men 57.8% Women 42.2%	9,024 Men 50.4% Women 49.6%
Graduate students	42 Men 23.8% Women 76.2%	860 Men 40.5% Women 59.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	12.9%
International students	N/A	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	300	2,962
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota Illinois Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Automotive Technology Education Health Professions Agriculture Liberal Arts	Engineering Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.3%	64.7%
Dropout rate	67.3%	8.9%
Transferred out	N/A	25.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,917 Year 2: $66,461 Year 3: $64,057 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,578 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $61,754 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $61,499 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,607 Year 3: $52,750 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,870 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $36,394 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,097 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $33,261 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,282 Year 2: $36,134 Year 3: N/A Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A	Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,504 Year 2: $64,940 Year 3: $72,817 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,019 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $72,678 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,483 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $70,314 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,217 Year 2: $61,218 Year 3: $70,085 Statistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,767 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $65,743 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,804 Year 2: $56,979 Year 3: $65,374 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,744 Year 2: $53,244 Year 3: $62,864 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,990 Year 2: $52,651 Year 3: $61,141 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,377 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $60,088 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,318 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $57,955

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