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South Dakota State University Dakota Wesleyan University USD Augustana JC| Valley City State University | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valley City State University | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Valley City, ND | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,658 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #689 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vcsu.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley City State University | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,619 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,583 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,957 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,164 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,525 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Valley City State University | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 429 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 358 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1110 | 940/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Valley City State University | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley City State University | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,330 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $242 |
Diversity |
Valley City State University | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Valley City State University | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Valley City State University | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than Valley City State University based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 1,658 students)
Valley City State University vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley City State University or Dakota State?
- Dakota State University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Valley City State University for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,619.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Valley City State University than Dakota State University ($11,583.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valley City State University than Dakota State ($12,164 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 15.3% lower than costs at Dakota State University ($6,957 vs. $8,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valley City State University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valley City State University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($7,525 vs. $5,467)
Valley City State University vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valley City State University or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Valley City State University .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 86 points higher than at Valley City State University (961)
- Incoming Dakota State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Valley City State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Dakota State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Valley City State University (3.31)
- Valley City State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Valley City State University vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley City State University or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Valley City State University.
- The graduation rate at Valley City State University is higher than Dakota State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates of Valley City State University and Dakota State have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,200 vs. $42,200)
- Valley City State University students graduate with a $2,170 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($21,330 vs. $23,500)
- Valley City State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($220 vs. $242)
- More Valley City State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/