by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota ranking is part of that endeavor. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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After analyzing 12 schools in North Dakota, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $75-$110k 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 take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit 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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Bismarck State College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $75-$110k) school in North Dakota for overall quality. This small public school is located in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,597.
Out of the 12 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Valley City State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Valley City State University is a small public school located in Valley City, North Dakota.
Not only is Valley City State University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in North Dakota for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,006.
A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota list means University of North Dakota is a great place for students working on their degree. UND is a fairly large public school situated 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 $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,573.
Out of the 12 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minot State University landed the #4 spot on the list. This small public school is 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,588.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State College of Science. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota list. Located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the school is a small public institution.
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 $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,368.
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University of Mary landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota ranking. UMary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Not only is University of Mary a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in North Dakota for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,278.
With a ranking of #7, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota list. This fairly large public school is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus has the honor of being ranked #1 in North Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,992.
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With a ranking of #8, Williston State College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota list. Williston State College is a public institution located in Williston, North Dakota.
Williston State College has the honor of being ranked #12 in North Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,943.
Mayville State University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota ranking. Mayville, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Mayville State University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in North Dakota for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,913.
Dickinson State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota list. DSU is a small public school situated in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Not only is Dickinson State University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in North Dakota for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,750.
University of Jamestown ranked #11 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota list. UJ is located in Jamestown, North Dakota and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is University of Jamestown a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in North Dakota for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,240.
With a ranking of #12, Rasmussen University - North Dakota did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in North Dakota list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is located in Fargo, North Dakota and has a small student population. It is a private for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rasmussen University - North Dakota is ranked #9 for quality in the state of North Dakota. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,315.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
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