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Overview |
NDSU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,952 | 588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,565 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,461 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 75% |
Admission |
NDSU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,331 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 7,024 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
NDSU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $208 |
Diversity |
NDSU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NDSU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 588 students)
NDSU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 42.4% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($13,256.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at NDSU than University of Minnesota Rochester ($13,963.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than NDSU ($13,840 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 35.8% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($9,565 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus than University of Minnesota Rochester (78% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 132.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($13,604 vs. $5,841)
NDSU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 19 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming NDSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
NDSU vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 Minnesota-Rochester and NDSU.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $4,600 more per year than NDSU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,600)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $3,115 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,300)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/