North Dakota State University vs Bismarck State College
North Dakota State University is harder to get into (95% vs open admission admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $9,531 vs $15,636 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | North Dakota State University | Bismarck State College |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 95% | Open admission |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 1130–1430 | — |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 19–25 | — |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | North Dakota State University | Bismarck State College |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $24,407 | $16,017 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $15,636 | $9,531 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $20,570 | $11,740 |
| Measure | North Dakota State University | Bismarck State College |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,551 | $6,024 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $11,944 | $5,919 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $11,418 | $7,215 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $15,226 | $9,961 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,993 | $13,563 |
| Measure | North Dakota State University | Bismarck State College |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 9,471 | 2,839 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 64% | 48% |
| Come back for year two | 78% | 77% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $65,925 | $57,900 |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 | $11,000 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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