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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 | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Northland College | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
NDSU | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 |
NDSU | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NDSU | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 50% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 518 students)
NDSU vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Northland College?
- Northland College is 326.7% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.5% higher at Northland College than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($39,719.00 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 Northland College ($15,962 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 4.2% lower than costs at Northland College ($9,300 vs. $9,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 419.5% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($29,780 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 27 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Northland College (68.4%)
NDSU vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or Northland College? 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 Northland College and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Northland College (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $18,700 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $34,900)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($23,300 vs. $26,943)
- NDSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College 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/