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Overview |
NDSU | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #362 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | sdsmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $7,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $12,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $8,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $21,124 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $5,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 90% |
Admission |
NDSU | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 1,514 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 1160/1378 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $284 |
Diversity |
NDSU | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NDSU | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 62% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 2,492 students)
NDSU vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 19% more expensive to attend than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at NDSU than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($13,963.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($15,962 vs. $21,124)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 16% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,020 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology than North Dakota State University Main Campus (90% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Dakota State University Main Campus students is 5.5% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($5,732 vs. $5,431)
NDSU vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1200) is 109 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (82.7%)
NDSU vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? 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 School of Mines and Technology and NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn on average $6,400 more per year than NDSU graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $53,600)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,200 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($23,300 vs. $27,500)
- NDSU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($240 vs. $284)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/