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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon ISU USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth Citadel Military College of South Carolina| North Dakota State University Main Campus | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | CofC | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
NDSU | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NDSU | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
NDSU | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NDSU | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 54% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | CofC | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 10,885 students)
NDSU vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 34.5% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.1% higher at CofC than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($35,338.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than CofC ($15,962 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 39.6% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,300 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 65.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,499 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 50 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CofC (75.7%)
NDSU vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or CofC? 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 CofC and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $7,400 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,300)
- CofC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/