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Overview |
NDSU | Ship | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 91% |
Admission |
NDSU | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NDSU | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 10% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 5,162 students)
NDSU vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 2.8% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at NDSU than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,963.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Ship ($15,962 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 24.1% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,300 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than North Dakota State University Main Campus (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 32.5% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,593 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 112 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ship (3.23)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Ship (87.8%)
NDSU vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or Ship? 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 Ship and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $6,400 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $47,200)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($23,300 vs. $25,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/