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South Dakota State University Minnesota ISU UW-Seattle Pitt Purdue Dakota Wesleyan University NDSU UIC University of Minnesota-Duluth Rutgers St. Cloud State University| Dakota State University | University of Minnesota Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,508 | 588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,115 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,263 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 75% |
Admission |
Dakota State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 988 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 967 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1340 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Dakota State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $208 |
Diversity |
Dakota State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Dakota State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (3,508 students vs. 588 students)
Dakota State vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 74.1% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($13,256.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at University of Minnesota-Rochester than Dakota State University ($13,256.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Dakota State ($13,840 vs. $19,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 44.5% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($8,990 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota State University than University of Minnesota Rochester (87% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 158.5% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($13,604 vs. $5,263)
Dakota State vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Dakota State .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 63 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Rochester students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
Dakota State vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Dakota State.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $16,000 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,500)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($208 vs. $242)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/