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Overview |
NDSU | OIT | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
NDSU | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1050/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2023 |
Academics |
NDSU | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $236 |
Diversity |
NDSU | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NDSU | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | OIT | ||
| 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,911 students)
NDSU vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or OIT?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 7.4% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($10,002.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at OIT than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($31,836.00 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 OIT ($15,962 vs. $17,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 17.4% lower than costs at Oregon Institute of Technology ($9,300 vs. $10,921)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon Institute of Technology students is 44.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,302 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 44 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at OIT (3.51)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than OIT (92.6%)
NDSU vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or OIT? 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 OIT and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $1,700 more per year than NDSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,600)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $425 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($22,875 vs. $23,300)
- OIT graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($236 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/