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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| Mount Marty College | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Marty College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Yankton, SD | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,252 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmc.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Marty College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,900 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,900 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,476 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,877 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Marty College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1050 | 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 |
Mount Marty College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Marty College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Mount Marty College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Mount Marty College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mount Marty College | 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Mount Marty College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,252 students)
Mount Marty College vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Marty College or South Dakota State University?
- Mount Marty College is 271.8% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.1% higher at Mount Marty College than South Dakota State University ($28,900.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Mount Marty College ($18,160 vs. $21,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Mount Marty College ($8,087 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Mount Marty College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Marty College students is 424.7% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($23,877 vs. $4,551)
Mount Marty College vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Marty College 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 Mount Marty College .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 38 points higher than at Mount Marty College (1030)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Marty College (22)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mount Marty College (3.35)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Mount Marty College (68.4%)
Mount Marty College vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Marty College 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 Mount Marty College.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Mount Marty College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Mount Marty College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,900)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Marty College graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Marty College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Marty College 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/