USD vs University of North Dakota

Compare two rival schools - University of South Dakota and University of North Dakota with tuition and admission information where USD is a four-years, public located in Vermillion, SD and University of North Dakota is a four-years, public located in Grand Forks, ND.
The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • University of North Dakota has more expensive tuition & fees ($15,570) than USD ($12,942).
  • It is harder to admit to University of North Dakota than USD.
  • University of North Dakota has more students with 13,876 students while USD has 9,856 students.
  • USD has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while University of North Dakota's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • University of North Dakota has more full-time faculties with 712 faculties while USD has 433 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of South Dakota and University of North Dakota.
USDvs.University of North Dakota
Vermillion, South DakotaLocationGrand Forks, North Dakota
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$9,432
Out-Of-State$12,942
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,951
Out-Of-State$15,570
57%% Receiving Financial Aid65%
$6,850Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,573
99.46 %Acceptance Rates83.28 %
29.82 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)31.91 %
1,185SAT Score-
22ACT Score-
57 %Graduation Rate63 %
25 %Transfer-out Rate24 %
82 %Retention Rate79 %
9,856Student Population13,876
433Number of Faculties712
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare