| MSU vs. NDSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region VIII Universities #2 in North Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,508 North Dakota Residents $8,634 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,857 North Dakota Residents $15,511 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,692 North Dakota Residents $10,817 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,746 North Dakota Residents $12,538 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,717 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,925 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,085 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,095 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter93.17% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.68% |
| Favorable81.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.77% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Larger12,242 |
| Smaller2,530 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,096 |
| Smaller247 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,146 |
| Smaller605 | Online Student Population | Larger750 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher63% |
| Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 557) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 239 | Number of faculties | 674 |
| Lower$62,400 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,834 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.