| MSU vs. BSC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region VIII Universities #2 in North Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in North Dakota Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,508 North Dakota Residents $8,634 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,195 North Dakota Residents $7,279 Out-of-State |
| $10,692 North Dakota Residents $10,817 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$5,717 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,467 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,085 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 93.17% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 81.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,777 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,771 |
| Smaller2,530 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,771 |
| 247 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller605 | Online Student Population | Larger1,294 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower13% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 557) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 438) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,998) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 239 | Number of faculties | 292 |
| Higher$62,400 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,712 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.