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Overview |
NDSU | UTC | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
NDSU | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $214 |
Diversity |
NDSU | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NDSU | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 11,283 students)
NDSU vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or UTC?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 16.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at UTC than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($24,110.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than NDSU ($14,417 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 2.2% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,300 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than North Dakota State University Main Campus (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 62.4% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,309 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 4 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming NDSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UTC (82.6%)
NDSU vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or UTC? 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 UTC and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $13,000 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,508 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,300)
- UTC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/