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Overview |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 3,090 students)
University of North Dakota vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 59% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Penn State Abington than University of North Dakota ($24,586.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than Penn State Abington ($17,359 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 5.2% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($10,170 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Dakota than Penn State Abington (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 50.1% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($9,589 vs. $6,387)
University of North Dakota vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 113 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
University of North Dakota vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Penn State Abington (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $600 more per year than University of North Dakota graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,700)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $2,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/