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Penn State Erie-Behrend College ISU Penn State Altoona JMU Minnesota Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington University of Minnesota-Duluth Rowan University MSU Moorhead University of New Hampshire-Main Campus| North Dakota State University Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 63% |
Admission |
NDSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $277 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NDSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | 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 Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,572 students)
NDSU vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 65.3% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($25,854.00 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 Penn State Harrisburg ($15,962 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 61.1% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($9,300 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Penn State Harrisburg (77% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 55% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,882 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 48 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Penn State Harrisburg (95.5%)
NDSU vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $1,700 more per year than NDSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,600)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,518 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($23,300 vs. $26,818)
- NDSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/