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MSU vs. NSU

The following statements compare Minot State University and Northern State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • NSU's tuition ($11,947) is more expensive than MSU ($8,634).
  • NSU's acceptance rate (78.14%) is lower than MSU (93.17%).
  • MSU has higher yield (81.47%) than NSU (28.94%).
  • MSU's SAT score (1,085) is higher than NSU (990).
  • MSU's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than NSU (16 to 1).
  • NSU (3,344 students) is larger than MSU (2,777 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NSU ($6,261) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($5,717).
  • NSU's graduation rate (50%) is higher than MSU (44%).
Minot State University

Minot State University

Public, 4 years • Minot, ND #1 in North Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,508 In-State
$8,634 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,717
Test Scores
1,085 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
93.17% Acceptance Rate
81.47% Yield
Enrollment
2,530 Undergraduate
247 Graduate
605 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
144 Faculties (full-time)
369 Staffs (full-time)
$66,154 Faculty Salary
$51,217 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,400 annual charge
-557 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,080 annual charge
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Northern State University

Northern State University

Public, 4 years • Aberdeen, SD #5 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,845 In-State
$11,947 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,261
Test Scores
990 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
78.14% Acceptance Rate
28.94% Yield
Enrollment
2,851 Undergraduate
493 Graduate
1,475 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
89 Faculties (full-time)
325 Staffs (full-time)
$67,517 Faculty Salary
$52,378 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,900 annual charge
-851 capacity
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