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JC| Dickinson State University | Valley City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Valley City, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 1,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | vcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $6,619 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $11,583 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $6,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $12,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $7,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
DSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | 429 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | 57.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 1030/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
DSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $21,330 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $220 |
Diversity |
DSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
DSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 30% | ||
Campus |
DSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valley City State University is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (1,658 students vs. 1,473 students)
DSU vs. Valley City State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or Valley City State University?
- Dickinson State University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Valley City State University for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $6,619.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Valley City State University than Dickinson State University ($11,583.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valley City State University than DSU ($12,164 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Dickinson State University ($6,957 vs. $7,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valley City State University than Dickinson State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valley City State University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($7,525 vs. $5,391)
DSU vs. Valley City State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or Valley City State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley City State University or DSU .
- The average SAT score at Valley City State University (961) is 10 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming Valley City State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Valley City State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at DSU (3.11)
- Valley City State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than DSU (72%)
DSU vs. Valley City State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU or Valley City State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Valley City State University and DSU.
- The graduation rate at Valley City State University is higher than Dickinson State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Valley City State University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,200)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $2,549 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley City State University graduates. ($18,781 vs. $21,330)
- DSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Valley City State University graduates. ($194 vs. $220)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valley City State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/