University of North Dakota vs. North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Missouri Valley Conference

  • Both University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) 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).
University of North Dakota

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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

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#215 in National Universities
#4 in North Dakota
Rankings#223 in National Universities
#3 in North Dakota
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Grand Forks, NDLocationFargo, ND
Known asNDSU
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$10,951 North Dakota residents
$15,570 out-of-state
Undergraduate$10,857 North Dakota residents
$15,511 out-of-state
$13,677 North Dakota residents
$19,658 out-of-state
Graduate$8,746 North Dakota residents
$12,538 out-of-state
$6,573Financial Aid$5,925
Admission
$35 undergraduate
$35 graduate
Application Fee$35
83.48%Acceptance Rate91.59%
44.41%Yield44.75%
Test Scores1,095 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
13,876Total Students12,242
9,928Undergraduate10,096
3,948Graduate2,146
4,511Online Enrollment750
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
63%Graduation Rate63%
24%Transfer-out Rate22%
79%Retention Rate75%
$57,800Average Earning after Graduation$55,500
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,566)
$4,890 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563)
$4,200 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,920 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
712 Full-time
386 Part-time
Number of Faculties534 Full-time
140 Part-time
2,376 Full-time
455 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,335 Full-time
199 Part-time
$83,499 for Faculties
$66,501 Part-time
Average Salary$84,686 for Faculties
$63,010 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023