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ISU ECSU Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth SCSU MSU Moorhead CCSU University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa| Western Connecticut State University | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | NDSU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 77% |
Admission |
WestConn | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
WestConn | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 65% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 44% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at WestConn than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($19,358.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than NDSU ($15,862 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 56.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($9,300 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Western Connecticut State University (77% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 58% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,057 vs. $5,732)
WestConn vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or NDSU? 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 NDSU and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $6,200 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $47,400)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,300 vs. $25,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/