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