Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between colleges in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (752) | ✔ ($5,172) |
| Bemidji State University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (930) | ✔ ($3,622) |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (500) | ✔ |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,887) | ✔ ($3,406) |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,960) | ✔ |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,595) | ✔ ($3,536) |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,087) | ✔ ($4,090) |
| Winona State University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,773) | ✔ ($3,370) |
| Wayne State College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,534) | ✔ ($4,540) |
| University of Mary | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,325) | ✔ ($4,500) |
| Minot State University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (557) | ✔ ($4,080) |
| Augustana University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,349) | ✔ ($5,100) |
| Northern State University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (851) | ✔ ($4,250) |
| University of Sioux Falls | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (759) | ✔ ($4,150) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between colleges in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Bemidji State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Winona State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Wayne State College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Mary | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Minot State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Augustana University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Northern State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| University of Sioux Falls | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of colleges in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bemidji State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Winona State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wayne State College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of Mary | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Minot State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Augustana University | Evangelical Lutheran Church | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Northern State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| University of Sioux Falls | American Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
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- Expensive Colleges (Highest Tuition & Fees)
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- Colleges with Most Students
- Colleges with Least Students
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*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs