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University of North Dakota NDSU Minnesota State University-Mankato| Dickinson State University | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSU | MSU | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
DSU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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 |
DSU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $193 |
Diversity |
DSU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DSU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 21% | ||
Campus |
DSU | MSU | ||
| 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
- Minot State University is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (2,777 students vs. 1,473 students)
DSU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or MSU?
- Dickinson State University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at DSU than Minot State University ($9,570.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than DSU ($12,360 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 7.8% lower than costs at Dickinson State University ($7,180 vs. $7,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University than Minot State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minot State University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($5,542 vs. $5,391)
DSU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or DSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 48 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at DSU (3.11)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than DSU (72%)
DSU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU or MSU? 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 MSU and DSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Dickinson State University (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $56 lower median federal student loan debt than DSU graduates. ($18,725 vs. $18,781)
- MSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than DSU graduates. ($193 vs. $194)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/