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University of North Dakota (UND) vs Berkeley

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, the University of North Dakota (UND) and the prestigious University of California-Berkeley (UCB) stand as beacons of higher education, each offering a distinct academic experience. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects. UND boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. UCB, on the other hand, attracts a more diverse student body, with a larger international student population. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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University of North Dakota

Overview

Location Berkeley, California Grand Forks, North Dakota
Campus setting City: Midsize City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 96.0% 77.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 14.4% 89.0%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $70
Graduate: $120
Undergraduate: $35
Graduate: $35
SAT range N/A 1110 - 1290
ACT range N/A 20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score 6.0%
Students submitting ACT score 59.0%
Total number of applicants 112,843 5,962
Total number of admissions given out 16,295 5,308
Admitted students who chose to enroll 6,931 1,755
Yield rate 42.5% 33.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $37,920
Out of state: $67,674
In state: $24,764
Out of state: $29,205
Average net price $17,652 $17,425
Tuition
In state: $11,442
Out of state: $41,196
In state: $8,882
Out of state: $13,323
Room & board $20,236
Room/dormitory: $4,770
Meal plan: $5,152
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 52.0%
Average amount $21,406 		83.0%
Average amount $5,576
Students receiving federal student loan 15.0%
Average amount $4,586 		55.0%
Average amount $5,142
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $7,122 		24.0%
Average amount $15,124

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 31,814
Men 45.4% Women 54.6% 		9,718
Men 56.6% Women 43.4%
Graduate students 13,222
Men 51.7% Women 48.3% 		4,054
Men 36.4% Women 63.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Very Low
Out-of-state students 16.9% 60.5%
International students 18.0% 6.8%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize City: Small
Dormitory capacity 9,630 4,588
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from California New Jersey Texas Virginia New York North Dakota Minnesota California Wisconsin Illinois

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Legal Profession
  • Health Professions
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio 20:1 17:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 92.8% 61.8%
Dropout rate 6.3% 9.4%
Transferred out N/A 26.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $171,936
  • Year 3: $191,597
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $122,038
  • Year 3: $167,052
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $125,250
  • Year 2: $125,388
  • Year 3: $161,399
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $126,367
  • Year 2: $128,868
  • Year 3: $160,666
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $160,390
  • Year 2: $142,470
  • Year 3: $143,984
Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $119,358
  • Year 3: $143,516
Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $107,442
  • Year 2: $63,005
  • Year 3: $112,973
Optometry (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,750
  • Year 2: $91,363
  • Year 3: $104,601
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,600
  • Year 2: $85,760
  • Year 3: $103,738
Applied Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,282
  • Year 2: $65,387
  • Year 3: $102,543
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $102,600
  • Year 2: $107,376
  • Year 3: $116,029
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $108,048
  • Year 2: $101,645
  • Year 3: $112,295
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $84,111
  • Year 2: $72,762
  • Year 3: $94,157
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $77,951
  • Year 2: $76,460
  • Year 3: $80,971
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,457
  • Year 2: $66,325
  • Year 3: $79,432
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $76,521
  • Year 2: $76,460
  • Year 3: $78,447
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,317
  • Year 2: $63,005
  • Year 3: $75,504
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,166
  • Year 2: $64,608
  • Year 3: $73,223
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,089
  • Year 2: $67,660
  • Year 3: $70,144
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,206
  • Year 2: $55,547
  • Year 3: $69,655

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