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Overview |
NDSU | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,952 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,565 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,461 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
NDSU | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,331 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 7,024 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
NDSU | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NDSU | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 10% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 6,941 students)
NDSU vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or UT Martin?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 8.9% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,546.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at UT Martin than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($14,586.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than NDSU ($11,151 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 31.4% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,280 vs. $9,565)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than North Dakota State University Main Campus (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 76.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($10,326 vs. $5,841)
NDSU vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 41 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than UT Martin (87.3%)
NDSU vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $14,500 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $39,100)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($23,300 vs. $23,500)
- NDSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/