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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,323 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,112 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,774 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,964 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,930 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 94% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,827 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $259 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 3,323 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or South Dakota State University?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 98% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.4% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than South Dakota State University ($26,112.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($18,233 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 54.5% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($9,562 vs. $14,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Penn State Erie Behrend College (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 152.6% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($10,930 vs. $4,327)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 14 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Penn State Erie-Behrend College (95.7%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than South Dakota State University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $7,600 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,702 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($25,116 vs. $26,818)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($259 vs. $277)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/