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Overview |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 63% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 4,572 students)
University of North Dakota vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 66.6% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than University of North Dakota ($25,854.00 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 Harrisburg ($17,359 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 47.3% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($10,170 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Dakota than Penn State Harrisburg (86% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 39.1% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($8,882 vs. $6,387)
University of North Dakota vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 45 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
University of North Dakota vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of North Dakota (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/