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Overview |
University of North Dakota | USD | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | USD | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 9,856 students)
University of North Dakota vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or USD?
- University of North Dakota is 18.8% more expensive to attend than USD 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 University of South Dakota ($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 USD ($17,359 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 23.7% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($8,224 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Dakota than University of South Dakota (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Dakota students is 1.3% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($6,387 vs. $6,308)
University of North Dakota vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 39 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
University of North Dakota vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or USD? 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 USD and University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than University of South Dakota (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $6,500 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $48,200)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/