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South Dakota State University USD Northwest Pitt State Winona State University Augustana| Dickinson State University | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
DSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
DSU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $252 |
Diversity |
DSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 30% | ||
Campus |
DSU | 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 DSU based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 1,473 students)
DSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or NSU?
- Northern State University is 2% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at NSU than Dickinson State University ($10,718.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson State University than NSU ($14,971 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 18.2% lower than costs at Northern State University ($7,740 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University than Northern State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern State University students is 6% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($5,715 vs. $5,391)
DSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or DSU .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 73 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at DSU (3.11)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than DSU (72%)
DSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU 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 DSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Dickinson State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,400)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $5,618 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($18,781 vs. $24,399)
- DSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($194 vs. $252)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/