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ISU Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 Umary University of Minnesota-Rochester| Indiana University East | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | NDSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
IU East | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
IU East | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 65% | ||
Campus |
IU East | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 28% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at IU East than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than NDSU ($8,837 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 1.2% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($9,300 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than North Dakota State University Main Campus (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 37.4% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,874 vs. $5,732)
IU East vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or IU East .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 130 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IU East (3.41)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Indiana University East (54% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $20,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,300)
- IU East graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/