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ISU Augsburg College Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth University of St Thomas MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa St. Cloud State University| Hamline University | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamline University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Hamline University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 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 | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamline University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Hamline University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or NDSU?
- Hamline University is 389.2% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.1% higher at Hamline University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($45,540.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Hamline University ($15,962 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 20.6% lower than costs at Hamline University ($9,300 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 475.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($33,013 vs. $5,732)
Hamline University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 36 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $1,500 more per year than NDSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,600)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $950 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($23,300 vs. $24,250)
- NDSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/