| DU vs. NDSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$59,340 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,857 North Dakota Residents $15,511 Out-of-State |
| expensive$58,347 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,746 North Dakota Residents $12,538 Out-of-State |
| More$31,610 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,925 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,095 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter77.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.68% |
| Lower10.90% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.77% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,734 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,242 |
| Smaller6,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,096 |
| Larger7,583 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,146 |
| Larger3,134 | Online Student Population | Smaller750 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower63% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,647) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,513 | Number of faculties | 674 |
| Higher$106,657 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,834 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.