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Utah State University South Dakota State University BYU University of Minnesota-Duluth Utah NDSU USD San Jose State MSU UNLV UVU Cal State Long Beach| University of North Dakota | Southern Utah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of North Dakota | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Dakota | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $130 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | Southern Utah 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
- Southern Utah University is larger than than University of North Dakota based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 13,876 students)
University of North Dakota vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or Southern Utah University?
- University of North Dakota is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Southern Utah University than University of North Dakota ($19,822.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than University of North Dakota ($12,681 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 20.8% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($8,416 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than University of North Dakota (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 46.7% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($9,369 vs. $6,387)
University of North Dakota vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 10 points higher than at Southern Utah University (1078)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Southern Utah University (24)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
University of North Dakota vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University and University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Southern Utah University (54% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $11,400 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $11,925 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($12,575 vs. $24,500)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($130 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University 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/