MSUM vs. NSU
The following statements compare Minnesota State University Moorhead 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 MSUM ($10,336).
- MSUM's acceptance rate (52.62%) is lower than NSU (92.79%).
- NSU has higher yield (31.77%) than MSUM (24.74%).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
- MSUM (4,410 students) is larger than NSU (3,521 students) with more enrolled students.
- NSU ($6,397) has higher amount of financial aid than MSUM ($6,353).
- MSUM's graduation rate (55%) is higher than NSU (52%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,336
Financial Aid
$6,353
Test Scores
Admission
52.62% Acceptance Rate
24.74% Yield
Enrollment
3,413 Undergraduate
997 Graduate
1,223 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
168 Faculties (full-time)
437 Staffs (full-time)
$84,422 Faculty Salary
$67,575 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,830 annual charge
-1,482 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,845 In-State
$11,947 out-of-state
$11,947 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,397
Test Scores
Admission
92.79% Acceptance Rate
31.77% Yield
Enrollment
2,932 Undergraduate
589 Graduate
1,609 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
87 Faculties (full-time)
315 Staffs (full-time)
$67,517 Faculty Salary
$52,378 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,118 annual charge
-773 capacity
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