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Overview |
York | NDSU | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 78% |
Admission |
York | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $240 |
Diversity |
York | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 65% | ||
Campus |
York | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 6,161 students)
York vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 34.3% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at York than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($14,880.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than NDSU ($5,631 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 127.8% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,565 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than North Dakota State University Main Campus (86% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 35.2% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,896 vs. $5,841)
York vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or York .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 206 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at York (3.15)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or NDSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NDSU and York.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than CUNY York College (54% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $10,400 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $23,300)
- York graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($90 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/