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MSU ISU Minnesota CU Boulder University of Minnesota-Duluth Colorado State Utah State University MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead The University of Montana| North Dakota State University Main Campus | University of Wyoming | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | UW | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
NDSU | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $191 |
Diversity |
NDSU | UW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
NDSU | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | UW | ||
| 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 UW based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 11,100 students)
NDSU vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or UW?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 93.9% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at UW than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($19,950.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than NDSU ($12,819 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 24.8% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($9,300 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than North Dakota State University Main Campus (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 56% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,942 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 31 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming UW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than NDSU (95.7%)
NDSU vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or UW? 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 UW and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than University of Wyoming (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $51,400)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,300)
- UW graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($191 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/