- University of Mary (UMary) is a private school while North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in North Dakota.
- UMary has more expensive tuition of $21,468 than NDSU ($15,511).
- UMary has tighter acceptance rate of 76.35% than NDSU (91.59%).
- UMary has higher SAT scores of 1,235 than NDSU (1,095).
- NDSU is larger with 12,242 students than UMary (3,652 students).
University of Mary View More Rivals | North Dakota State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #2 in North Dakota | Rankings | #223 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bismarck, ND | Location | Fargo, ND |
UMary| Known as | NDSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,468 | Undergraduate | $10,857 North Dakota residents $15,511 out-of-state |
| $11,692 | Graduate | $8,746 North Dakota residents $12,538 out-of-state |
| $11,447 | Financial Aid | $5,925 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $35 |
| 76.35% | Acceptance Rate | 91.59% |
| 49.94% | Yield | 44.75% |
| 1,235 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,652 | Total Students | 12,242 |
| 2,506 | Undergraduate | 10,096 |
| 1,146 | Graduate | 2,146 |
| 1,017 | Online Enrollment | 750 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $53,000 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,325) $3,770 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 | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 162 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 534 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 394 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,335 Full-time 199 Part-time |
| $71,886 for Faculties $53,979 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,686 for Faculties $63,010 Part-time |