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Overview |
University of North Dakota | UW | ||
| Location | Grand Forks, ND | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,876 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | und.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of North Dakota | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,237 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,856 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,359 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,387 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
University of North Dakota | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,597 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 5,494 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
University of North Dakota | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of North Dakota | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $191 |
Diversity |
University of North Dakota | UW | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
University of North Dakota | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of North Dakota | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 11,100 students)
University of North Dakota vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of North Dakota or UW?
- University of North Dakota is 92.4% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at UW than University of North Dakota ($19,950.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than University of North Dakota ($12,819 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 14.2% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($10,170 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than University of North Dakota (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 40% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($8,942 vs. $6,387)
University of North Dakota vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of North Dakota or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or University of North Dakota .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 34 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming UW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
University of North Dakota vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of North Dakota or UW? 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 UW and University of North Dakota.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than University of Wyoming (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $3,300 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $51,400)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,500)
- UW graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($191 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW 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/