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University of North Dakota NDSU Minnesota State University-Mankato| Bismarck State College | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSC | MSU | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,771 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bismarckstate.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSC | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,167 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,251 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,830 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,309 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,239 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 91% |
Admission |
BSC | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 498 | ||
| Admitted | - | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
BSC | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSC | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,041 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $114 | $193 |
Diversity |
BSC | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSC | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
BSC | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (3,771 students vs. 2,777 students)
BSC vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSC or MSU?
- Minot State University is 72% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at MSU than Bismarck State College ($7,168.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than MSU ($11,309 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Bismarck State College ($7,180 vs. $7,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Bismarck State College (91% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minot State University students is 30.7% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($5,542 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, BSC or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or BSC .
BSC vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSC or MSU? 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 MSU and BSC.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $4,000 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,200)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $7,684 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($11,041 vs. $18,725)
- BSC graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($114 vs. $193)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/