College comparison

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus vs University of North Dakota

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Dakota is more selective	91%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1090–1335	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,877	9,981
Avg net price	$19,550	$18,551
Median earnings (10 yr)University of North Dakota reports higher median earnings	$63,435	$63,552
Graduation rate	34%	60%
Median debt	$25,000	$22,057
Economic mobility	—	1.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus or University of North Dakota harder to get into?

University of North Dakota is more selective: Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 91% and University of North Dakota's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus vs University of North Dakota?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1090–1335 at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus and — at University of North Dakota. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.