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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $253 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than UM-Dearborn based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 8,223 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or University of North Dakota?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 50.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.6% higher at UM-Dearborn than University of North Dakota ($29,184.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than University of North Dakota ($12,444 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 12.4% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($9,048 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than University of North Dakota (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 68.5% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($10,761 vs. $6,387)
UM-Dearborn vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 17 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $1,900 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $52,800)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,750)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/