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Overview |
University of North Dakota | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $259 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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 South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 11,327 students)
University of North Dakota vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or South Dakota State University?
- University of North Dakota is 18.8% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at University of North Dakota than South Dakota State University ($13,856.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than South Dakota State University ($17,359 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 25.8% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($8,087 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of North Dakota (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Dakota students is 40.3% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($6,387 vs. $4,551)
University of North Dakota vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 20 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
University of North Dakota vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than University of North Dakota (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $7,000 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $47,700)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,116)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($253 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Dakota students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/