North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) vs MSU-Bozeman

North Dakota State University-Main Campus and Montana State University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. NDSU boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. MSU, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While NDSU excels in fields like Agriculture, Engineering, and Education, MSU shines in areas such as Business, Health Professions, and Engineering. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these universities, including student body demographics, popular majors, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Montana State University	North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Overview
Location	Bozeman, Montana	Fargo, North Dakota
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	76.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.0%	95.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $38 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35
SAT range	1070 - 1300	1096 - 1313
ACT range	20 - 27	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	26.0%	1.0%
Students submitting ACT score	42.0%	63.0%
Total number of applicants	26,741	8,143
Total number of admissions given out	19,522	7,773
Admitted students who chose to enroll	3,874	2,491
Yield rate	19.8%	32.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,286 Out of state: $44,022	In state: $23,879 Out of state: $28,354
Average net price	$17,821	$16,677
Tuition	In state: $5,654 Out of state: $26,086	In state: $8,951 Out of state: $13,426
Room & board	$10,400	Room/dormitory: $4,100 Meal plan: $4,778
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,287	91.0% Average amount $4,089
Students receiving federal student loan	35.0% Average amount $5,191	60.0% Average amount $5,226
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $17,984	28.0% Average amount $11,868

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,648 Men 53.5% Women 46.5%	10,199 Men 49.8% Women 50.2%
Graduate students	2,140 Men 42.0% Women 58.0%	2,262 Men 47.4% Women 52.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	66.1%	64.0%
International students	2.3%	5.5%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	4,603	5,563
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Montana Washington Colorado California Oregon	Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin South Dakota California

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Education Business Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Health Professions Engineering Education Business Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.5%	64.9%
Dropout rate	42.1%	10.7%
Transferred out	N/A	22.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,934 Year 2: $72,325 Year 3: $85,881 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,974 Year 2: $65,387 Year 3: $73,528 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,082 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $73,041 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,740 Year 2: $61,090 Year 3: $73,003 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,299 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $64,492 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,767 Year 2: $59,411 Year 3: $59,227 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,660 Year 2: $56,234 Year 3: $58,924 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,052 Year 2: $53,671 Year 3: $57,998 Environmental Design (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,010 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $55,431 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,200 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $53,365	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $112,561 Year 2: $117,751 Year 3: $125,733 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $98,645 Year 2: $101,072 Year 3: $116,073 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $72,828 Year 3: $93,292 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,521 Year 2: $66,401 Year 3: $74,017 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,785 Year 2: $64,865 Year 3: $72,508 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,224 Year 2: $65,409 Year 3: $72,103 Agricultural Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,019 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $69,536 Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,818 Year 2: $59,576 Year 3: $68,476 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,258 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $68,399 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,793 Year 2: $58,866 Year 3: $67,481

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