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ISU CofC Minnesota Coastal Carolina University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead Lander University University of North Dakota UofSC South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology| North Dakota State University Main Campus | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,952 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,565 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,461 | $16,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $14,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
NDSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,331 | 5,858 | ||
| Admitted | 7,024 | 4,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NDSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NDSU | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Winthrop 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 4,694 students)
NDSU vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 64.4% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Winthrop University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($29,636.00 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 Winthrop University ($16,461 vs. $16,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 9.6% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($9,565 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 150% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($14,600 vs. $5,841)
NDSU vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 47 points higher than at Winthrop University (1044)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Winthrop University (75.1%)
NDSU vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $14,100 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $39,500)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($23,300 vs. $27,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/