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Overview |
NDSU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 91% |
Admission |
NDSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $203 |
Diversity |
NDSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NDSU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | TAMUK | ||
| 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 TAMUK based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 6,092 students)
NDSU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or TAMUK?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 81.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at TAMUK than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($18,133.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than NDSU ($11,347 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 1.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($9,300 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than North Dakota State University Main Campus (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 87.1% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($10,723 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 154 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than NDSU (95.7%)
NDSU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $3,664 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($19,636 vs. $23,300)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($203 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/