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Overview |
WSU | NDSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 77% |
Admission |
WSU | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
WSU | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 65% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than NDSU based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 12,242 students)
WSU vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 35.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at WSU than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($16,208.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than NDSU ($13,553 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 35.6% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,300 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (79% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 24% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,110 vs. $5,732)
WSU vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 2 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WSU (3.48)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than WSU (94.9%)
WSU vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Wichita State University (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $9,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $2,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,300)
- WSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/