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University of North Dakota USD ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana Dakota Wesleyan University Iowa| Dakota State University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota State | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,241 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,018 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,977 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,467 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota State | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 882 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 696 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.4% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $259 |
Diversity |
Dakota State | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Dakota State | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | 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 Dakota State based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,241 students)
Dakota State vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at South Dakota State University than Dakota State University ($11,283.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than South Dakota State University ($17,977 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 0.9% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($8,018 vs. $8,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota State University students is 20.1% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($5,467 vs. $4,551)
Dakota State vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State 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 Dakota State .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 21 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Dakota State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Dakota State vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State 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 Dakota State.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Dakota State University (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,116)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($242 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/