| NDSU vs. IPFW |
#244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #50 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,910 North Dakota Residents $15,564 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,532 Indiana Residents $22,887 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,786 North Dakota Residents $12,578 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,052 Indiana Residents $15,962 Out-of-State |
| More$6,139 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,388 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier94.96% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.89% |
| Favorable32.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.42% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,952 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,206 |
| Larger9,762 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,489 |
| Larger2,190 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller717 |
| Larger1,054 | Online Student Population | Smaller584 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower36% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,340) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 643 | Number of faculty | 523 |
| Higher$95,441 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,277 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.