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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| North Dakota State University Main Campus | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
NDSU | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $155 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NDSU | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 9,140 students)
NDSU vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Augusta University?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Augusta University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($22,270.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than NDSU ($13,572 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 7.5% lower than costs at Augusta University ($9,300 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 56.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,995 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 46 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augusta University (23)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
NDSU vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and NDSU.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $9,700 more per year than NDSU graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $53,600)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $8,300 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,300)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augusta University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/