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Overview |
MSU Billings | DSU | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msubillings.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
MSU Billings | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,620 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,209 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,348 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,487 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,394 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
MSU Billings | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 729 | ||
| Admitted | - | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | |||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MSU Billings | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Billings | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $194 |
Diversity |
MSU Billings | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU Billings | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 46% | ||
Campus |
MSU Billings | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana State University Billings is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (4,057 students vs. 1,473 students)
MSU Billings vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Billings or DSU?
- Dickinson State University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at MSU Billings than Dickinson State University ($18,209.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than DSU ($12,487 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 7.9% lower than costs at Montana State University Billings ($7,740 vs. $8,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Dickinson State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana State University Billings students is 0.1% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($5,394 vs. $5,391)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Billings or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or MSU Billings .
- Accepted freshman DSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
MSU Billings vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Billings or DSU? 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 DSU and MSU Billings.
- The graduation rate at MSU Billings is higher than Dickinson State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $1,281 lower median federal student loan debt than DSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $18,781)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than DSU graduates. ($180 vs. $194)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/