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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| Minot State University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Minot, ND | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,741 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | minotstateu.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,168 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,168 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,058 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,349 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,569 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
MSU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 745 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 538 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.8% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
MSU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,725 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $259 |
Diversity |
MSU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MSU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MSU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 2,741 students)
MSU vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at South Dakota State University than Minot State University ($11,283.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than South Dakota State University ($12,349 vs. $18,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 18.7% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($8,058 vs. $9,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Minot State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minot State University students is 28.7% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($5,569 vs. $4,327)
MSU vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU 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 MSU .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 69 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MSU (3.42)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than MSU (72.2%)
MSU vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU 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 MSU.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Minot State University (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $6,391 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($18,725 vs. $25,116)
- MSU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($193 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU 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/