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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana Iowa| Midland University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 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 |
MidlandU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
MidlandU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,615 students)
MidlandU vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or South Dakota State University?
- Midland University is 382.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.4% higher at MidlandU than South Dakota State University ($37,500.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than MidlandU ($18,160 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 24.5% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,087 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midland University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 494.5% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($27,057 vs. $4,551)
MidlandU vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU 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 MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 106 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Midland University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,900)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU 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/