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University of North Dakota NDSU Minnesota State University-Mankato JC| Minot State University | Valley City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Valley City, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 1,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | vcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $6,619 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $11,583 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $6,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $12,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $7,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 429 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 57.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | 1030/1110 | ||
| 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 | Valley City State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $21,330 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $220 |
Diversity |
MSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Valley City State University | ||
| 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 Valley City State University based on total student enrollment (2,777 students vs. 1,658 students)
MSU vs. Valley City State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Valley City State University?
- Minot State University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Valley City State University for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $6,619.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Valley City State University than Minot State University ($11,583.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valley City State University than MSU ($12,164 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Minot State University ($6,957 vs. $7,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valley City State University than Minot State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valley City State University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Minot State University ($7,525 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. Valley City State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Valley City State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley City State University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 38 points higher than at Valley City State University (961)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Valley City State University (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Valley City State University (3.31)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Valley City State University (83.4%)
MSU vs. Valley City State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Valley City State University? 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 Valley City State University and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Valley City State University is higher than Minot State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Valley City State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $2,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley City State University graduates. ($18,725 vs. $21,330)
- MSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Valley City State University graduates. ($193 vs. $220)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valley City State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/