- Both Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud State) and University of Minnesota-Duluth are public.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has more expensive tuition of $19,762 than Saint Cloud State ($10,117).
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has tighter acceptance rate of 76.61% than Saint Cloud State (85.78%).
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Saint Cloud State (1,135).
- Saint Cloud State is larger with 10,420 students than University of Minnesota-Duluth (9,675 students).
| Saint Cloud State University View More Rivals | University of Minnesota-Duluth View More Rivals | |
| #23 in Minnesota | Rankings | #19 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Cloud, MN | Location | Duluth, MN |
Saint Cloud State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,117 | Undergraduate | $14,318 Minnesota residents $19,762 out-of-state |
| $10,484 Minnesota residents $15,314 out-of-state | Graduate | $20,668 Minnesota residents $31,132 out-of-state |
| $5,564 | Financial Aid | $7,612 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 85.78% | Acceptance Rate | 76.61% |
| 27.54% | Yield | 34.16% |
| 1,135 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,420 | Total Students | 9,675 |
| 8,569 | Undergraduate | 8,810 |
| 1,851 | Graduate | 865 |
| 1,587 | Online Enrollment | 221 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,599) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,960) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 381 Full-time 191 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 485 Full-time 94 Part-time |
| 921 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,382 Full-time 201 Part-time |
| $89,429 for Faculties $69,401 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,697 for Faculties $61,767 Part-time |