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ISU Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa St. Cloud State University Umary University of Minnesota-Rochester| North Dakota State University Main Campus | Sitting Bull College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Fort Yates, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | sittingbull.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $3,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $3,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $5,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $1,818 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $9,353 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
NDSU | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
NDSU | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $19,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
NDSU | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 92% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NDSU | Sitting Bull College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 51% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Sitting Bull College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Sitting Bull College based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 257 students)
NDSU vs. Sitting Bull College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Sitting Bull College?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 158.6% more expensive to attend than Sitting Bull College for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 287.9% higher at NDSU than Sitting Bull College ($13,963.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sitting Bull College than NDSU ($1,818 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sitting Bull College are 59% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($5,850 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sitting Bull College than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sitting Bull College students is 63.2% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,353 vs. $5,732)
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Sitting Bull College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sitting Bull College or NDSU .
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Sitting Bull College (2.5)
NDSU vs. Sitting Bull College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or Sitting Bull College? 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 Sitting Bull College and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at Sitting Bull College is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $33,700 more per year than Sitting Bull College graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $19,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/