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- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Jamestown and North Dakota State University.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Jamestown, North Dakota State University, and North Dakota State College of Science.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Jamestown, North Dakota State College of Science, and North Dakota State University.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at North Dakota State College of Science, Jamestown, and North Dakota State University.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
North Dakota State University • Fargo, ND
Studying Computer Science And Mathematics (completion in 2009)
• 12/2/2011
"The reputation of the college is good. The professors are very good. I like the program."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I will definitely recommend it to my friends, because of the low tuition rate and the quality of programs for high-demand occupations. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | It's not bad in the Midwest region. It's good in the state of North Dakota. |
| Program Quality | 7 | Courses are updated; courses are based on community needs. |
| Instruction | 8 | Most of the professors have PhD's and are always willing to help students succeed. |
| How Difficult | 8 | Programming classes are somewhat tougher than other classes. Professors want to develop applications, but they don't teach much in the class. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | They don't focus on theory; they make you work on assignments in the lab. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Most of the classes are during the day and some classes can be taken online. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | Labs have enough computers and software programs; sometimes students have to monitor labs. |
| Social Life | 7 | They have a very good ice hockey team. You will find many outdoor activities on campus or off campus, launched by the school. |
| Placement Services | 5 | They don't help much in this matter; students have to find jobs themselves. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | Not that much support from school; students get an internship in their junior year. |
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