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UCO-Central ULM University of North Dakota OSU-Oklahoma City RSU NDSU MSU ECU Purdue North Central OU Minnesota State University-Mankato Union College| Minot State University | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
MSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $186 |
Diversity |
MSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 17% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MSU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or NSU?
- Minot State University is 14% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at NSU than Minot State University ($15,270.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than MSU ($9,669 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Northeastern State University ($7,180 vs. $8,292)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Minot State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Minot State University ($8,528 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 Minot State University (999) is 11 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MSU (3.42)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MSU (93.2%)
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 MSU is higher than Northeastern State University (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $725 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $18,725)
- NSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($186 vs. $193)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/