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Overview |
Benedictine College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,465 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,451 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,401 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,575 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1117/1310 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 2,465 students)
Benedictine College vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or South Dakota State University?
- Benedictine College is 337.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.3% higher at Benedictine College than South Dakota State University ($34,000.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Benedictine College ($18,233 vs. $28,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 23.6% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($9,562 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than South Dakota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine College students is 417.7% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($22,401 vs. $4,327)
Benedictine College vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 61 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Benedictine College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Benedictine College (76.4%)
Benedictine College vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College or South Dakota State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between South Dakota State University and Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Benedictine College (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,600)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/