- University of Denver (DU) is a private school while University of North Dakota is a public school.
- DU is located in Denver, CO and University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, ND.
- DU has more expensive tuition of $59,340 than University of North Dakota ($15,570).
- DU has tighter acceptance rate of 58.05% than University of North Dakota (83.48%).
- University of North Dakota is larger with 13,876 students than DU (13,734 students).
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| #76 in National Universities #3 in Colorado | Rankings | #215 in National Universities #4 in North Dakota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Grand Forks, ND |
DU| Known as | | |
| 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 | ||
| $59,340 | Undergraduate | $10,951 North Dakota residents $15,570 out-of-state |
| $58,347 | Graduate | $13,677 North Dakota residents $19,658 out-of-state |
| $31,610 | Financial Aid | $6,573 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 58.05% | Acceptance Rate | 83.48% |
| 13.02% | Yield | 44.41% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,734 | Total Students | 13,876 |
| 6,151 | Undergraduate | 9,928 |
| 7,583 | Graduate | 3,948 |
| 3,134 | Online Enrollment | 4,511 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $65,400 | 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: 2,647) $9,372 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,566) $4,890 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 742 Full-time 771 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 712 Full-time 386 Part-time |
| 2,427 Full-time 911 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,376 Full-time 455 Part-time |
| $101,822 for Faculties $71,762 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,499 for Faculties $66,501 Part-time |