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