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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | NDSU | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,804 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,934 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,169 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,964 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,699 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 1,068 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or NDSU?
- University of Minnesota Morris is 37.5% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($12,804.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at University of Minnesota-Morris than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($14,934.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than NDSU ($11,169 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Morris ($9,300 vs. $9,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Morris than North Dakota State University Main Campus (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 143.6% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($13,964 vs. $5,732)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 55 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (77.7%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris or NDSU? 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 NDSU and University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Morris is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $11,200 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,300)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/