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South Dakota State University Dakota Wesleyan University USD University of St. Mary Augustana| Dakota State University | Mount Marty College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota State | Mount Marty College | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | Yankton, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,241 | 1,252 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #782 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | mtmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | Mount Marty College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,018 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,977 | $21,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,467 | $23,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Dakota State | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 882 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 696 | 649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 810/1050 | ||
| 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 |
Dakota State | Mount Marty College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | Mount Marty College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dakota State | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Dakota State | Mount Marty College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | Mount Marty College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than Mount Marty College based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 1,252 students)
Dakota State vs. Mount Marty College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or Mount Marty College?
- Mount Marty College is 279.5% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.6% higher at Mount Marty College than Dakota State University ($28,900.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Mount Marty College ($17,977 vs. $21,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Mount Marty College ($8,018 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Marty College than Dakota State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Marty College students is 336.7% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($23,877 vs. $5,467)
Dakota State vs. Mount Marty College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State or Mount Marty College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Marty College or Dakota State .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 17 points higher than at Mount Marty College (1030)
- Incoming Dakota State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Marty College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mount Marty College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Mount Marty College (68.4%)
Dakota State vs. Mount Marty College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State or Mount Marty College? 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 Mount Marty College and Dakota State.
- The graduation rate at Mount Marty College is higher than Dakota State University (51% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dakota State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Mount Marty College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,900)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Marty College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Marty College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Marty College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/