| NDSU vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region VIII Universities #2 in North Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,857 North Dakota Residents $15,511 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,508 North Dakota Residents $8,634 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,746 North Dakota Residents $12,538 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,692 North Dakota Residents $10,817 Out-of-State |
| More$5,925 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,717 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,095 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,085 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier95.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter93.17% |
| Lower30.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable81.47% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger12,242 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,777 |
| Larger10,096 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,530 |
| Larger2,146 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller247 |
| Larger750 | Online Student Population | Smaller605 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher63% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 557) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,080) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 674 | Number of faculties | 239 |
| Higher$86,834 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,400 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.