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Overview |
Winona State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,154 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winona.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winona State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,388 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,120 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,187 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,017 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Winona State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 3,958 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1270 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Winona State University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winona State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Winona State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Winona State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Winona State University | 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 Winona State University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 6,154 students)
Winona State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winona State University or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 11% more expensive to attend than Winona State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Winona State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($15,120.00 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 Winona State University ($15,962 vs. $18,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 3.8% lower than costs at Winona State University ($9,300 vs. $9,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winona State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Dakota State University Main Campus students is 14.3% larger than aid received Winona State University ($5,732 vs. $5,017)
Winona State University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winona State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Winona State University .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 41 points higher than at Winona State University (1050)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Winona State University (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
Winona State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winona State University 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 Winona State University.
- The graduation rate at Winona State University is the same as at North Dakota State University Main Campus (54% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $7,500 more per year than Winona State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $46,100)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $700 lower median federal student loan debt than Winona State University graduates. ($23,300 vs. $24,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Winona State University graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winona State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/