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 (With Aid) 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 (With Aid) in North Dakota ranking is to look at the school's average net price - 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 college'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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Our analysis found Bismarck State College to be the best value (with aid) school in North Dakota in this year’s ranking. Bismarck State College is a small public school 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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,249.
The quality degree programs at Valley City State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota. Valley City State University is a small public school situated 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. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,243 a year.
A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota list means North Dakota State College of Science is a great place for students working on their degree. North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton, North Dakota and has a small student population. It is a public school.
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. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $11,537 a year.
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The quality degree programs at North Dakota State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Dakota State University - Main Campus is ranked #1 for quality in the state of North Dakota. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $16,677 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minot State University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota list. Minot State University is a small public school located in Minot, North Dakota.
Not only is Minot State University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in North Dakota for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,935 a year.
University of North Dakota ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota list. This fairly large public school is 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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $17,425.
Williston State College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota list. Williston State College is located in Williston, North Dakota and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Williston State College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of North Dakota. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $9,477 a year.
University of Mary came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota ranking. UMary is located in Bismarck, North Dakota and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
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 net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $19,474 a year.
Dickinson State University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota ranking. Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, the school is a small public institution.
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. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $15,607 a year.
Mayville State University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota ranking. This small public school is located in Mayville, North Dakota.
Not only is Mayville State University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in North Dakota for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $14,270 a year.
With a ranking of #11, Rasmussen University - North Dakota did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the school is a small private for-profit institution.
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 net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $17,236 a year.
University of Jamestown landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in North Dakota ranking. Located in Jamestown, North Dakota, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is University of Jamestown a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in North Dakota for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $20,095 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
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