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Academic 28/40

Culture 21/30

Environment 7/20

Special 8/10

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Category	University of Minnesota Duluth
Overall Score	64.00 out of 100
	28/40
	21/30
	7/20
Special	8/10

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1 AACSB-accredited business school (top 5% worldwide) with solid marketing program and 80% internship completion rate
2 Dance team with confirmed walk-on opportunities competing at UDA College Nationals
3 Upper-division class sizes of 15-25 students with accessible professors focused on undergraduate teaching
4 World-class outdoor recreation access with Lake Superior, hiking trails, and skiing literally on campus doorstep
5 Strong school spirit around Division II hockey with active (not commuter) weekend campus culture
6 Affordable tuition ($14,328 in-state, $18,818 out-of-state) with good academic support services

1 SEVERE CLIMATE MISMATCH: Only 92-100 sunny days/year with 6-month winters (Oct-April), 19°F January average, 81 inches snow - student loves sunshine
2 Small city setting (86K) lacks urban amenities student desires - 2.5 hours from Twin Cities creates isolation
3 Below-average 56% graduation rate and 78% retention rate indicate students struggle with fit/environment
4 No on-campus law school or DPT program - pre-law and pre-PT require graduate applications elsewhere
5 Career placement strongest regionally in Minnesota/Wisconsin with limited national network reach
6 First two years include intro lectures of 100-150 students before accessing smaller upper-division classes