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ISU Western State Colorado University Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead Colorado Mesa University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa Colorado State| Fort Lewis College | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | NDSU | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
FLC | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
FLC | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
FLC | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 65% | ||
Campus |
FLC | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 23.1% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at FLC than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($18,688.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than NDSU ($16,074 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 40% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($9,565 vs. $13,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than North Dakota State University Main Campus (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 139.5% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($13,989 vs. $5,841)
FLC vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or FLC .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 79 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at FLC (3.3)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than FLC (93.2%)
FLC vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or NDSU? 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 NDSU and FLC.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Fort Lewis College (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $14,600 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,300)
- FLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/