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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $259 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or South Dakota State University?
- Emmaus Bible College is 154.7% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Emmaus Bible College than South Dakota State University ($19,800.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than South Dakota State University ($15,521 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Emmaus Bible College ($8,087 vs. $9,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 226.4% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($14,856 vs. $4,551)
Emmaus Bible College vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College 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 Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 1 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible College 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Emmaus Bible College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $9,607 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($15,509 vs. $25,116)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($160 vs. $259)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/