University of North Dakota vs North Dakota State University-Main Campus vs Bismarck State College
This page compares University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University-Main Campus, and Bismarck State College — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in North Dakota. University of North Dakota has the largest enrollment (9,981). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of North Dakota ($63,552). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of North Dakota | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Bismarck State College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $10,951 | $11,110 | $5,247 |
| Average net price | $18,551 | $15,543 | $10,270 |
| Median student debt | $22,057 | $23,199 | $11,533 |
| Enrollment | 9,981 | 9,471 | 2,839 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 60.5% | 63.9% | 47.2% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $54,588 | $54,312 | $50,401 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $63,552 | $62,203 | $54,277 |
| Admission rate | 76.9% | 95.0% | N/A |
| Average SAT score | N/A | 1,150 | N/A |