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Overview |
FBBC&TS | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Ankeny, IA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 448 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faith.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FBBC&TS | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,990 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,990 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,540 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,845 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,717 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FBBC&TS | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 286 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 150 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.7% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1230 | 1020/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FBBC&TS | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FBBC&TS | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,829 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $259 |
Diversity |
FBBC&TS | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
FBBC&TS | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
FBBC&TS | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 448 students)
FBBC&TS vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FBBC&TS or South Dakota State University?
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is 131.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($17,990.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at FBBC&TS than South Dakota State University ($17,990.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than South Dakota State University ($14,845 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 7.3% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($7,540 vs. $8,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students is 223.4% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($14,717 vs. $4,551)
FBBC&TS vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FBBC&TS 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 FBBC&TS .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 17 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming FBBC&TS 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
FBBC&TS vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FBBC&TS 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 FBBC&TS.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $13,400 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,287 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($15,829 vs. $25,116)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($163 vs. $259)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/