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Overview |
Winona State University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,154 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winona.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winona State University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,388 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,120 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,187 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,017 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Winona State University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 3,958 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1270 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Winona State University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winona State University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $253 |
Diversity |
Winona State University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Winona State University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Winona State University | University of North Dakota | ||
| 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 Winona State University based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 6,154 students)
Winona State University vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winona State University or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Winona State University for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $8,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Winona State University than University of North Dakota ($15,120.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than Winona State University ($17,359 vs. $18,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winona State University are 5.3% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($9,654 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winona State University than University of North Dakota (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Dakota students is 27.3% larger than aid received Winona State University ($6,387 vs. $5,017)
Winona State University vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winona State University or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or Winona State University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 38 points higher than at Winona State University (1050)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Winona State University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
Winona State University vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winona State University or University of North Dakota? 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 North Dakota and Winona State University.
- The graduation rate at Winona State University is the same as at University of North Dakota (54% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $8,600 more per year than Winona State University graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $46,100)
- Winona State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,500)
- Winona State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winona State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/