| NDSU vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,910 North Dakota Residents $15,564 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,786 North Dakota Residents $12,578 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,139 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,428 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,205 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter94.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.78% |
| Favorable32.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.07% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | Smaller10,619 |
| Larger9,762 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,619 |
| Smaller2,190 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,000 |
| Smaller1,054 | Online Student Population | Larger3,777 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| 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: 2,128) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 643 | Number of faculty | 637 |
| Higher$95,441 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,294 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.