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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
ISU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $259 |
Diversity |
ISU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ISU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 11,327 students)
ISU vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or South Dakota State University?
- Iowa State University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($8,678.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123% higher at ISU than South Dakota State University ($25,162.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than South Dakota State University ($15,310 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 15.7% lower than costs at Iowa State University ($8,087 vs. $9,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa State University students is 142.6% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($11,043 vs. $4,551)
ISU vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 74 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
ISU vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than South Dakota State University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,700)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $1,248 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($23,868 vs. $25,116)
- ISU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($246 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/