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Overview |
University of North Dakota | CNU | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 66% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Dakota | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 4,559 students)
University of North Dakota vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at CNU than University of North Dakota ($22,613.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than CNU ($17,359 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 17.9% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,170 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Dakota than Christopher Newport University (86% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 25.6% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($8,022 vs. $6,387)
University of North Dakota vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 67 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
University of North Dakota vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or CNU? 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 CNU and University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of North Dakota (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $7,600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $47,100)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Dakota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/