- University of Denver (DU) is a private school while North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) is a public school.
- DU is located in Denver, CO and NDSU is located in Fargo, ND.
- DU has more expensive tuition of $59,340 than NDSU ($15,511).
- DU has tighter acceptance rate of 58.05% than NDSU (91.59%).
- DU has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than NDSU (1,095).
- DU is larger with 13,734 students than NDSU (12,242 students).
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| #76 in National Universities #3 in Colorado | Rankings | #223 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Fargo, ND |
DU| Known as | NDSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,340 | Undergraduate | $10,857 North Dakota residents $15,511 out-of-state |
| $58,347 | Graduate | $8,746 North Dakota residents $12,538 out-of-state |
| $31,610 | Financial Aid | $5,925 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $35 |
| 58.05% | Acceptance Rate | 91.59% |
| 13.02% | Yield | 44.75% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,734 | Total Students | 12,242 |
| 6,151 | Undergraduate | 10,096 |
| 7,583 | Graduate | 2,146 |
| 3,134 | Online Enrollment | 750 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $65,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,500 |
| 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: 2,647) $9,372 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) $4,200 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,920 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 742 Full-time 771 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 534 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 2,427 Full-time 911 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,335 Full-time 199 Part-time |
| $101,822 for Faculties $71,762 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,686 for Faculties $63,010 Part-time |