College comparison

University of North Dakota vs Utah

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	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND	Utah Salt Lake City, UT
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Dakota is more selective	77%	86%
SAT (25–75)	—	1190–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,981	27,264
Avg net price	$18,551	$16,200
Median earnings (10 yr)Utah reports higher median earnings	$63,552	$67,170
Graduation rate	60%	65%
Median debt	$22,057	$19,000
Economic mobility	1.6%	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of North Dakota or University of Utah harder to get into?

University of North Dakota is more selective: University of North Dakota's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Utah's is approximately 86% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of North Dakota vs University of Utah?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of North Dakota and 1190–1380 at University of Utah. 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.