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Overview |
Mayville State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Mayville, ND | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mayvillestate.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mayville State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,579 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,208 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,088 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,050 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,533 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 78% |
Admission |
Mayville State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1250 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mayville State University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mayville State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,030 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mayville State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Mayville State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Mayville 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 1,025 students)
Mayville State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mayville State University or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at NDSU than Mayville State University ($13,963.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mayville State University than NDSU ($14,050 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mayville State University are 5.2% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,088 vs. $9,565)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Dakota State University Main Campus students is 5.6% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($5,841 vs. $5,533)
Which college is harder to get into, Mayville State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Mayville State University .
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
Mayville State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mayville 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 Mayville State University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Mayville State University (54% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $11,700 more per year than Mayville State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $41,900)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $4,270 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($19,030 vs. $23,300)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/