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Overview |
Hamline University | USD | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Hamline University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Hamline University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or USD?
- Hamline University is 485.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303.6% higher at Hamline University than University of South Dakota ($45,540.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Hamline University ($18,378 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 36.3% lower than costs at Hamline University ($8,224 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 423.4% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($33,013 vs. $6,308)
Hamline University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 78 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or USD? 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 USD and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than University of South Dakota (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $6,900 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,200)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/