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- Mayville, ND
- #303 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 61%
- Net price: $14,270
- SAT Range: 880-1250

#5. Mayville State University

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- Valley City, ND
- #179 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Net price: $13,243
- SAT Range: 900-1070

#4. Valley City State University

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- Grand Forks, ND
- #149 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $17,425
- SAT Range: 1110-1290

#3. University of North Dakota

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- Minot, ND
- #147 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $12,935
- SAT Range: 990-1200

#2. Minot State University

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- Fargo, ND
- #128 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Net price: $16,677
- SAT Range: 1050-1260

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. North Dakota State University