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Marshall University PennWest California Bluefield State College NCAT WVU MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College UVa-Wise Fairmont State| Dickinson State University | Concord University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Dickinson, ND | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinsonstate.com | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,470 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,570 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,740 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,971 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,391 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
DSU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 729 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
DSU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,781 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $201 |
Diversity |
DSU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
DSU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 37% | ||
Campus |
DSU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than DSU based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,473 students)
DSU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSU or Concord University?
- Concord University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than DSU for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Concord University than Dickinson State University ($18,780.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than DSU ($8,464 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 30.4% lower than costs at Concord University ($7,740 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Dickinson State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 106.3% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($11,120 vs. $5,391)
DSU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DSU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or DSU .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 43 points higher than at DSU (951)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at DSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at DSU (3.11)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than DSU (72%)
DSU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and DSU.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Dickinson State University (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $33,100)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $719 lower median federal student loan debt than Concord University graduates. ($18,781 vs. $19,500)
- DSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Concord University graduates. ($194 vs. $201)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/