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Overview |
Bethel University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Bethel University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $259 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 3,521 students)
Bethel University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or South Dakota State University?
- Bethel University is 450.1% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279% higher at Bethel University than South Dakota State University ($42,760.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Bethel University ($18,233 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 26.4% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,562 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than South Dakota State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 499.1% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($25,924 vs. $4,327)
Bethel University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University 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 Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 59 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Bethel University (91%)
Bethel University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than South Dakota State University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $2,400 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $47,700)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $716 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,116)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($252 vs. $259)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/