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Overview |
NDSU | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 74% |
Admission |
NDSU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $192 |
Diversity |
NDSU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NDSU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 9,322 students)
NDSU vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or UT Tyler?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 25.9% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at UT Tyler than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($23,232.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than NDSU ($13,248 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 6.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,300 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus than The University of Texas at Tyler (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 67.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,612 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 32 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UT Tyler (93.9%)
NDSU vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or UT Tyler? 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 Tyler and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than UT Tyler graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $49,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $4,668 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($18,632 vs. $23,300)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($192 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/