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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon University of North Dakota USC Beaufort USD Furman Dakota State Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina| College of Charleston | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
CofC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $259 |
Diversity |
CofC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CofC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CofC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 11,498 students)
CofC vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or South Dakota State University?
- College of Charleston is 61% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.6% higher at CofC than South Dakota State University ($36,398.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than CofC ($18,233 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 46.7% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,562 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than College of Charleston (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 126.7% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,811 vs. $4,327)
CofC vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 73 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than CofC (72%)
CofC vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than South Dakota State University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $3,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,116)
- CofC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($222 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/