| ORU vs. NDSU |
| Rankings* | #244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$35,470 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,910 North Dakota Residents $15,564 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,628 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,786 North Dakota Residents $12,578 Out-of-State |
| More$17,447 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,139 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,200 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier98.90% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter94.96% |
| Lower18.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable32.01% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,936 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,952 |
| Smaller5,017 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,762 |
| Smaller919 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,190 |
| Larger2,588 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,054 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,607) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,850) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 377 | Number of faculty | 643 |
| Lower$70,504 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$95,441 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.