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Overview |
NDSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,952 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,565 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,461 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
NDSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,331 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 7,024 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
NDSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NDSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 3,855 students)
NDSU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 11.7% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at USC Aiken than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($20,856.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than NDSU ($11,697 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 9.5% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,736 vs. $9,565)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than North Dakota State University Main Campus (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 66.1% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,701 vs. $5,841)
NDSU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 115 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than USC Aiken (79.7%)
NDSU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $14,000 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $39,600)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($23,300 vs. $26,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/