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| Bismarck State College | Dickinson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSC | DSU | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,771 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bismarckstate.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
BSC | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,167 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,251 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,830 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,309 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,239 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 92% |
Admission |
BSC | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 729 | ||
| Admitted | - | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 46.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
BSC | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSC | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,041 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $114 | $194 |
Diversity |
BSC | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSC | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 46% | ||
Campus |
BSC | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bismarck State College is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (3,771 students vs. 1,473 students)
BSC vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSC or DSU?
- Dickinson State University is 79.3% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at DSU than Bismarck State College ($9,570.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than DSU ($11,309 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Bismarck State College ($7,740 vs. $7,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University than Bismarck State College (92% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson State University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($5,391 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, BSC or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or BSC .
BSC vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSC 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 BSC.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $2,400 more per year than DSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,800)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $7,740 lower median federal student loan debt than DSU graduates. ($11,041 vs. $18,781)
- BSC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than DSU graduates. ($114 vs. $194)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/