- Both North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) and University of North Dakota are public.
- Both schools are located in North Dakota.
- University of North Dakota has more expensive tuition of $15,570 than NDSU ($15,511).
- University of North Dakota has tighter acceptance rate of 83.48% than NDSU (91.59%).
- University of North Dakota is larger with 13,876 students than NDSU (12,242 students).
North Dakota State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | University of North Dakota View More Rivals | |
| #223 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota | Rankings | #215 in National Universities #4 in North Dakota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fargo, ND | Location | Grand Forks, ND |
NDSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,857 North Dakota residents $15,511 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,951 North Dakota residents $15,570 out-of-state |
| $8,746 North Dakota residents $12,538 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,677 North Dakota residents $19,658 out-of-state |
| $5,925 | Financial Aid | $6,573 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 91.59% | Acceptance Rate | 83.48% |
| 44.75% | Yield | 44.41% |
| 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,242 | Total Students | 13,876 |
| 10,096 | Undergraduate | 9,928 |
| 2,146 | Graduate | 3,948 |
| 750 | Online Enrollment | 4,511 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $55,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,800 |
| 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: 3,566) $4,890 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 534 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 712 Full-time 386 Part-time |
| 2,335 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,376 Full-time 455 Part-time |
| $84,686 for Faculties $63,010 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,499 for Faculties $66,501 Part-time |