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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,843 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,437 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,615 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,772 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,338 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 78% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 1,995 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.4% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Fort Hays State University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $240 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | 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
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than NDSU based on total student enrollment (12,843 students vs. 11,952 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 109.8% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $4,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Fort Hays State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($15,615.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than NDSU ($13,774 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 9% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,772 vs. $9,565)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Hays State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Hays State University students is 8.5% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($6,338 vs. $5,841)
Fort Hays State University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Fort Hays State University (91.8%)
Fort Hays State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Fort Hays State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $12,200 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $2,582 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,718 vs. $23,300)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/