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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS Penn State ASU IU MSU Texas A&M NC State| University of Colorado Boulder | University of North Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 86% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CU Boulder | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than University of North Dakota based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 13,876 students)
CU Boulder vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or University of North Dakota?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 24.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.8% higher at CU Boulder than University of North Dakota ($38,770.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than CU Boulder ($17,359 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 58.8% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($10,170 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Dakota than University of Colorado Boulder (86% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 64% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($10,477 vs. $6,387)
CU Boulder vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 124 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than CU Boulder (80.7%)
CU Boulder vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or University of North Dakota? 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 North Dakota and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than University of North Dakota (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of North Dakota graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,700)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/