| Valley City State vs. NDSU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,514 North Dakota Residents $13,478 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,857 North Dakota Residents $15,511 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,984 North Dakota Residents $8,026 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,746 North Dakota Residents $12,538 Out-of-State |
| More$6,143 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,925 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,095 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter83.45% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.68% |
| Favorable57.26% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.77% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Larger12,242 |
| Smaller1,521 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,096 |
| Smaller137 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,146 |
| Smaller395 | Online Student Population | Larger750 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher63% |
| Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 462) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,414) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 126 | Number of faculties | 674 |
| Lower$55,963 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,834 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.