Boyd said NDSU and other state colleges and universities have developed more competitive programs, and NDSU has a geographical advantage when it comes to reaching into neighboring Minnesota, both schools' largest source of out-of-state students, because it is closer to Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Mathew cited NDSU's move to Division I in athletics and new programs.
"The last three to four years, our visibility has been much greater than ever before," Mathew said. "Since President (Joseph) Chapman said, 'Let's move to the next level,' that's what we've done, not just in athletics, but in research and programs."
Information from: Grand Forks Herald, http://www.grandforksherald.com
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