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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 | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
NDSU | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NDSU | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 2,456 students)
NDSU vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 226.6% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Viterbo than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($30,400.00 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 Viterbo ($15,962 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 10.3% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($9,300 vs. $10,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 258.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($20,567 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 1 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming NDSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
NDSU vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Viterbo University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $9,300 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $44,300)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($23,300 vs. $27,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/