University of North Dakota vs. South Dakota State University (South Dakota State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Missouri Valley Conference

  • Both University of North Dakota and South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) are public.
  • University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, ND and South Dakota State is located in Brookings, SD.
  • University of North Dakota has more expensive tuition of $15,570 than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • University of North Dakota has tighter acceptance rate of 83.48% than South Dakota State (91.37%).
  • University of North Dakota is larger with 13,876 students than South Dakota State (11,327 students).
University of North Dakota

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#215 in National Universities
#4 in North Dakota
Rankings#122 in National Universities
#2 in South Dakota
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Grand Forks, NDLocationBrookings, SD
Known asSouth Dakota State
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
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$10,951 North Dakota residents
$15,570 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,299 South Dakota residents
$12,809 out-of-state
$13,677 North Dakota residents
$19,658 out-of-state
Graduate$9,384 South Dakota residents
$16,917 out-of-state
$6,573Financial Aid$4,636
Admission
$35 undergraduate
$35 graduate
Application Fee$20 undergraduate
$35 graduate
83.48%Acceptance Rate91.37%
44.41%Yield44.79%
Test Scores1,140 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
13,876Total Students11,327
9,928Undergraduate9,917
3,948Graduate1,410
4,511Online Enrollment2,128
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
63%Graduation Rate59%
24%Transfer-out Rate
79%Retention Rate79%
$57,800Average Earning after Graduation$50,200
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
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,566)
$4,890 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137)
$4,136 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
712 Full-time
386 Part-time
Number of Faculties497 Full-time
144 Part-time
2,376 Full-time
455 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,657 Full-time
226 Part-time
$83,499 for Faculties
$66,501 Part-time
Average Salary$79,242 for Faculties
$56,822 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