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Overview |
University of North Dakota | CofC | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,172 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,227 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,840 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 81% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,437 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.1% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of North Dakota | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | CofC | ||
| 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 CofC based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 11,729 students)
University of North Dakota vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 35.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.7% higher at CofC than University of North Dakota ($36,398.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than CofC ($18,227 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 27% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,046 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of North Dakota (81% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 68% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($9,811 vs. $5,840)
University of North Dakota vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 53 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than CofC (72%)
University of North Dakota vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or CofC? 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 CofC and University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of North Dakota (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $8,500 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- CofC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/