Comparison and Peer Institutions
Comparison and Aspirational Peer Institutions
The use of reference or comparison groups is a common feature of post-secondary institutions, especially those funded by various state and public monies. In fact, benchmarking has become a requirement of various accrediting agencies who are interested in how institutions perform when compared to other institutions.
The following comparison/aspirational institutions were selected per the 2017-2022 One UND Strategic Plan.
Comparison Flagship Universities
| Comparison Flagship Universities | Institutional Research or University Facts | Common Data Set (CDS) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | U of Idaho Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation | U of Idaho CDS |
| University of Montana | U of Montana Institutional Research | U of Montana CDS |
| University of South Dakota | U of South Dakota Institutional Research Planning & Assessment | U of South Dakota CDS |
| University of Wyoming | University of Wyoming Institutional Analysis | University of Wyoming CDS |
Aspirational Flagship Universities
| Aspirational Flagship Universities | Institutional Research or University Facts | Common Data Set (CDS) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | U of Iowa Data & Reports | U of Iowa CDS |
| University of Minnesota | U of Minnesota Institutional Research | U of Minnesota CDS |
| University of Nebraska | Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics | University of Nebraska CDS |
Peer Institutions
The following peer institutions were selected in 2006 based on mission, enrollments, program type, and program areas. Peer institutions were identified for each of the 11 NDUS institutions.