- University of North Dakota is a public school while University of Denver (DU) is a private school.
- University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, ND and DU is located in Denver, CO.
- 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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| #215 in National Universities #4 in North Dakota | Rankings | #76 in National Universities #3 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Grand Forks, ND | Location | Denver, CO |
| Known as | DU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,951 North Dakota residents $15,570 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $59,340 |
| $13,677 North Dakota residents $19,658 out-of-state | Graduate | $58,347 |
| $6,573 | Financial Aid | $31,610 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 83.48% | Acceptance Rate | 58.05% |
| 44.41% | Yield | 13.02% |
| Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,876 | Total Students | 13,734 |
| 9,928 | Undergraduate | 6,151 |
| 3,948 | Graduate | 7,583 |
| 4,511 | Online Enrollment | 3,134 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $57,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,400 |
| 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: 3,566) $4,890 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,647) $9,372 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 712 Full-time 386 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 771 Part-time |
| 2,376 Full-time 455 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,427 Full-time 911 Part-time |
| $83,499 for Faculties $66,501 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,822 for Faculties $71,762 Part-time |