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Overview |
Minnesota | NDSU | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 77% |
Admission |
Minnesota | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $240 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | 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
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than NDSU based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 12,242 students)
Minnesota vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or NDSU?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 50.5% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.1% higher at Minnesota than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($33,246.00 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 Minnesota ($15,962 vs. $16,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 27.9% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($9,300 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (77% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 98.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($11,388 vs. $5,732)
Minnesota vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 197 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Minnesota vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $4,600 more per year than NDSU graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,600)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $3,115 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,300)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/