by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota ranking. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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We analyzed 12 schools across North Dakota to determine which have the best value programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Bismarck State College the best value (income $0-$30k) school in North Dakota. Bismarck, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bismarck State College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of North Dakota. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,825.
Out of the 12 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Dakota is a fairly large public school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Not only is University of North Dakota a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in North Dakota for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,298.
Out of the 12 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State College of Science landed the #3 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Dakota State College of Science is ranked #7 for quality in the state of North Dakota. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,315.
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A rank of #4 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota list means North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a great place for students working on their degree. This fairly large public school is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
Not only is North Dakota State University - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in North Dakota for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $13,056.
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Out of the 12 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minot State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Minot State University is a small public school located in Minot, North Dakota.
Minot State University has the honor of being ranked #6 in North Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,659.
Valley City State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota list. Located in Valley City, North Dakota, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Valley City State University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of North Dakota. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,754.
University of Mary landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota ranking. University of Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bismarck, North Dakota.
University of Mary has the honor of being ranked #3 in North Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,267.
Mayville State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota ranking. Mayville State University is a small public school situated in Mayville, North Dakota.
Mayville State University has the honor of being ranked #11 in North Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,961.
Williston State College landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota ranking. Williston State College is located in Williston, North Dakota and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Williston State College has the honor of being ranked #12 in North Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,717.
Dickinson State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota ranking, coming in at #10. DSU is a small public school situated in Dickinson, North Dakota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Dickinson State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of North Dakota. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,756.
University of Jamestown landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota ranking. Located in Jamestown, North Dakota, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Jamestown is ranked #10 for quality in the state of North Dakota. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,860.
Rasmussen University - North Dakota ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Dakota list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a private for-profit institution located in Fargo, North Dakota.
Rasmussen University - North Dakota has the honor of being ranked #9 in North Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $16,464.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.