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Overview |
University of North Dakota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 67% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
University of North Dakota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $208 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 630 students)
University of North Dakota vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 38.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at University of North Dakota than University of Minnesota Rochester ($13,856.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than University of North Dakota ($12,613 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 26.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($10,170 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Dakota than University of Minnesota Rochester (86% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 85.3% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($11,833 vs. $6,387)
University of North Dakota vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 22 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
University of North Dakota vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and University of North Dakota.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of North Dakota graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,700)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($20,185 vs. $24,500)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($208 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/