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Overview |
UALR | NDSU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 77% |
Admission |
UALR | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
UALR | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UALR | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 62.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at UALR than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($16,320.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than NDSU ($11,173 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 1.5% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,162 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than North Dakota State University Main Campus (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 83.1% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($10,494 vs. $5,732)
UALR vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or UALR .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 101 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UALR (3.42)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or NDSU? 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 NDSU and UALR.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (54% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $15,600 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $2,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,300)
- UALR graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/