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Overview |
DSU | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
DSU | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
DSU | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $253 |
Diversity |
DSU | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DSU | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 60% | ||
Campus |
DSU | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 1,473 students)
DSU vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 23.7% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at University of North Dakota than Dickinson State University ($13,856.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson State University than University of North Dakota ($14,971 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 31.4% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($7,740 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University than University of North Dakota (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Dakota students is 18.5% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($6,387 vs. $5,391)
DSU vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or DSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 137 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at DSU (3.11)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than DSU (72%)
DSU vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and DSU.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Dickinson State University (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $7,900 more per year than DSU graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $46,800)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $5,719 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($18,781 vs. $24,500)
- DSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($194 vs. $253)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Dakota students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/