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Iowa ISU South Dakota State University University of Minnesota-Duluth NDSU USD MSU Minnesota UNOMAHA Drake Northwest Wartburg College| University of Northern Iowa | University of North Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 86% |
Admission |
UNI | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UNI | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $253 |
Diversity |
UNI | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNI | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 13.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at UNI than University of North Dakota ($19,265.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than University of North Dakota ($15,782 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 8.9% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($9,343 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Dakota than University of Northern Iowa (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Iowa students is 0.4% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($6,412 vs. $6,387)
UNI vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 38 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
UNI vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of North Dakota (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $7,000 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,500)
- UNI graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($213 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/