| MSU vs. Valley City State |
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|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region VIII Universities #2 in North Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,508 North Dakota Residents $8,634 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,514 North Dakota Residents $13,478 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,692 North Dakota Residents $10,817 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,984 North Dakota Residents $8,026 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,717 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,143 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,085 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier93.17% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.45% |
| Favorable81.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower57.26% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Larger2,777 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,658 |
| Larger2,530 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,521 |
| Larger247 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller137 |
| Larger605 | Online Student Population | Smaller395 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher47% |
| Lower24% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 557) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 462) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,414) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 239 | Number of faculties | 126 |
| Higher$62,400 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$55,963 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.