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Overview |
MSU | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,777 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,180 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,542 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
MSU | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 498 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 464 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 81.5% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 992/1178 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $253 |
Diversity |
MSU | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 60% | ||
Campus |
MSU | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 2,777 students)
MSU vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 28.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at University of North Dakota than Minot State University ($13,856.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than University of North Dakota ($12,360 vs. $17,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 41.6% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($7,180 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than University of North Dakota (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Dakota students is 15.2% larger than aid received Minot State University ($6,387 vs. $5,542)
MSU vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or MSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 89 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MSU (3.42)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
MSU vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and MSU.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Minot State University (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $9,500 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $5,775 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($18,725 vs. $24,500)
- MSU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($193 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/