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University of North Dakota USD Western State Colorado University Dakota State ISU Colorado Mesa NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead Colorado State South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska| Fort Lewis College | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
FLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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 |
FLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $259 |
Diversity |
FLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
FLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
FLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 8% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at FLC than South Dakota State University ($17,712.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than South Dakota State University ($15,685 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 55.2% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($8,087 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Fort Lewis College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 212.3% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($14,215 vs. $4,551)
FLC vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 56 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
FLC vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Fort Lewis College (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $5,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,116)
- FLC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($201 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/