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University of North Dakota NDSU South Dakota State University USD Northwest Pitt State Minnesota State University-Mankato Winona State University Augustana| Minot State University | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
MSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 800/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $252 |
Diversity |
MSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MSU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or NSU?
- Northern State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at NSU than Minot State University ($10,718.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than NSU ($12,360 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 27.4% lower than costs at Northern State University ($7,180 vs. $9,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University as Northern State University (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Minot State University ($5,715 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 25 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Incoming MSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at NSU (3.37)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than NSU (78.1%)
MSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or NSU? 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 NSU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Minot State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,400)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $5,674 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($18,725 vs. $24,399)
- MSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($193 vs. $252)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/