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Overview |
Idaho | NDSU | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Idaho | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Idaho | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $240 |
Diversity |
Idaho | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Idaho | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 11,507 students)
Idaho vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Idaho than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($25,418.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than NDSU ($14,954 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($9,300 vs. $9,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 93.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($11,105 vs. $5,732)
Idaho vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 30 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than University of Idaho (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $46,900)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $979 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($23,300 vs. $24,279)
- NDSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($240 vs. $251)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/