| NDSU vs. DSU |
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|---|---|---|
#244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,857 North Dakota Residents $15,511 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,118 North Dakota Residents $11,218 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,746 North Dakota Residents $12,538 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,576 North Dakota Residents $6,576 Out-of-State |
| More$5,925 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,673 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,095 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier95.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.02% |
| Lower30.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable46.10% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Larger12,242 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,473 |
| Larger10,096 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,411 |
| Larger2,146 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller62 |
| Larger750 | Online Student Population | Smaller376 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher63% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 421) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 674 | Number of faculties | 128 |
| Higher$86,834 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,050 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.