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Ohio University-Eastern Campus MSU Billings| Montana State University Northern | Dickinson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montana State University-Northern | DSU | ||
| Location | Havre, MT | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,140 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msun.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
Montana State University-Northern | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,496 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,096 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,470 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,940 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,162 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
Montana State University-Northern | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 729 | ||
| Admitted | - | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | |||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.79 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Montana State University-Northern | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana State University-Northern | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,340 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $194 |
Diversity |
Montana State University-Northern | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Montana State University-Northern | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Montana State University-Northern | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson State University is larger than than Montana State University-Northern based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 1,140 students)
Montana State University-Northern vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana State University-Northern or DSU?
- Dickinson State University is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Montana State University-Northern for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $4,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Montana State University-Northern than Dickinson State University ($17,096.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Northern than DSU ($10,940 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 19.6% lower than costs at Dickinson State University ($6,470 vs. $7,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University than Montana State University Northern (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson State University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($5,391 vs. $5,162)
Which college is harder to get into, Montana State University-Northern or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or Montana State University-Northern .
- The average SAT score at Dickinson State University (951) is 59 points higher than at Montana State University-Northern (892)
- Incoming DSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Montana State University-Northern (19)
- Accepted freshman DSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Montana State University-Northern (2.79)
Montana State University-Northern vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana State University-Northern or DSU? 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 DSU and Montana State University-Northern.
- The graduation rate at DSU is higher than Montana State University Northern (26% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Montana State University-Northern graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,100)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $3,441 lower median federal student loan debt than DSU graduates. ($15,340 vs. $18,781)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than DSU graduates. ($158 vs. $194)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana State University-Northern students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/