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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | DSU | ||
| Location | Crookston, MN | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,303 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umcrookston.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,362 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,362 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,792 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,500 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,739 | 729 | ||
| Admitted | 995 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 46.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 12, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $194 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Crookston is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (2,303 students vs. 1,473 students)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Crookston or DSU?
- University of Minnesota Crookston is 52.1% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($11,362.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at University of Minnesota-Crookston than Dickinson State University ($11,362.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Crookston than DSU ($12,894 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 26.5% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Crookston ($7,740 vs. $9,792)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Crookston as Dickinson State University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Crookston students is 113.3% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($11,500 vs. $5,391)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. DSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Crookston or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or University of Minnesota-Crookston .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Crookston (1026) is 75 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Crookston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Crookston students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at DSU (3.11)
- DSU has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than University of Minnesota-Crookston (57.2%)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Crookston 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 University of Minnesota-Crookston.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Crookston is higher than Dickinson State University (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $800 more per year than University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,000)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $1,719 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates. ($18,781 vs. $20,500)
- DSU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Crookston students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/