- University of Mary (UMary) is a private school while Minot State University (MSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in North Dakota.
- UMary has more expensive tuition of $21,468 than MSU ($8,634).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 68.97% than UMary (76.35%).
- UMary has higher SAT scores of 1,235 than MSU (1,085).
- UMary is larger with 3,652 students than MSU (2,777 students).
University of Mary View More Rivals | Minot State University View More Rivals | |
| #2 in North Dakota | Rankings | #1 in North Dakota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bismarck, ND | Location | Minot, ND |
UMary| Known as | MSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,468 | Undergraduate | $8,508 North Dakota residents $8,634 out-of-state |
| $11,692 | Graduate | $10,692 North Dakota residents $10,817 out-of-state |
| $11,447 | Financial Aid | $5,717 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 76.35% | Acceptance Rate | 68.97% |
| 49.94% | Yield | 76.28% |
| 1,235 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,085 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,652 | Total Students | 2,777 |
| 2,506 | Undergraduate | 2,530 |
| 1,146 | Graduate | 247 |
| 1,017 | Online Enrollment | 605 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $53,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,325) $3,770 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 557) $3,400 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,080 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 162 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 144 Full-time 95 Part-time |
| 394 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 369 Full-time 114 Part-time |
| $71,886 for Faculties $53,979 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,154 for Faculties $51,217 Part-time |