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Overview |
Mayville State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Mayville, ND | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,123 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #732 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mayvillestate.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mayville State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,517 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,775 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,347 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,511 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mayville State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 292 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 208 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2%Open | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.9%Open | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1250 | 1020/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mayville State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mayville State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,030 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $259 |
Diversity |
Mayville State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Mayville State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mayville State University | 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 Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,123 students)
Mayville State University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mayville State University or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at South Dakota State University than Mayville State University ($11,283.00 vs. $9,775.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mayville State University than South Dakota State University ($14,347 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 17.7% lower than costs at Mayville State University ($8,087 vs. $9,522)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mayville State University students is 21.1% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($5,511 vs. $4,551)
Mayville State University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mayville State University 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 Mayville State University .
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Mayville State University (71.2%)
Mayville State University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mayville State University 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 Mayville State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Mayville State University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mayville State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,900)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $6,086 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($19,030 vs. $25,116)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($196 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/