Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in North Star Athletic Association. By school type, there are 4 public and 3 private schools in colleges in North Star Athletic Association. By school level, all 7 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Wesleyan University | Mount Pleasant, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Waldorf University | Forest City, IA | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson, ND | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Mayville State University | Mayville, ND | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Valley City State University | Valley City, ND | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Dakota State University | Madison, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Presentation College | Aberdeen, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in North Star Athletic Association is $14,454 for State residents and $18,642 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 76.55% and graduation rate is 36.71%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Wesleyan University | $34,700 | 81.01% | 23% | 12:1 | 825 |
| Waldorf University | $24,526 | 73.96% | 31% | 24:1 | 2,520 |
| Dickinson State University | $9,118 / $11,218 | 72.02% | 36% | 13:1 | 1,415 |
| Mayville State University | $7,873 / $11,131 | 70.89% | 32% | 14:1 | 1,172 |
| Valley City State University | $8,458 / $13,422 | 82.98% | 53% | 13:1 | 1,686 |
| Dakota State University | $9,633 / $12,735 | 79.02% | 47% | 18:1 | 3,219 |
| Presentation College | $22,764 | 75.94% | 35% | 11:1 | 577 |
| Average | $14,454 / $18,642 | 76.55% | 36.71% | 15.00:1 | 1,631 |
The member of the North Star Athletic Association is as of 2021. It may be different from the current members.