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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 | Valley City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Valley City, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 1,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #689 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | vcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $6,619 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $11,583 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $6,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $12,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $7,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
NDSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 429 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 57.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1030/1110 | ||
| 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 | Valley City State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Valley City State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $21,330 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $220 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NDSU | Valley City State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Valley City State University | ||
| 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 Valley City State University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 1,658 students)
NDSU vs. Valley City State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Valley City State University?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Valley City State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,619.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at NDSU than Valley City State University ($13,963.00 vs. $11,583.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valley City State University than NDSU ($12,164 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valley City State University are 33.7% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($6,957 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valley City State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valley City State University students is 31.3% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,525 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Valley City State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Valley City State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley City State University or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 130 points higher than at Valley City State University (961)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Valley City State University (21)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Valley City State University (3.31)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Valley City State University (83.4%)
NDSU vs. Valley City State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or Valley City State University? 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 Valley City State University and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Valley City State University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $11,400 more per year than Valley City State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $42,200)
- Valley City State University students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($21,330 vs. $23,300)
- Valley City State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($220 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valley City State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/