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CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State University of Northern Colorado ISU Minnesota CSU-Pueblo University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCCS | NDSU | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 77% |
Admission |
UCCS | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UCCS | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $240 |
Diversity |
UCCS | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCCS | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than UCCS based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 11,431 students)
UCCS vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 22% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at UCCS than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($20,544.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than UCCS ($15,962 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 22.6% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,300 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than North Dakota State University Main Campus (84% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Colorado Springs students is 1.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($5,841 vs. $5,732)
UCCS vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 3 points higher than at UCCS (1088)
- Incoming UCCS students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $7,200 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,999 vs. $23,300)
- UCCS graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/