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South Dakota State University University of Minnesota-Duluth NDSU USD MSU Minnesota Dakota Wesleyan University Northwest The University of Montana ISU Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach St. Cloud State University| University of North Dakota | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Dakota | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of North Dakota | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 3,241 students)
University of North Dakota vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or Dakota State?
- University of North Dakota is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at University of North Dakota than Dakota State University ($13,856.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than Dakota State ($17,359 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 26.8% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($8,018 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota State University than University of North Dakota (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Dakota students is 16.8% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($6,387 vs. $5,467)
University of North Dakota vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 41 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
University of North Dakota vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Dakota State University (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $12,500 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/