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Colorado School of Mines CU Boulder NDSU South Dakota State University Nebraska WCU Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU USD UW Penn State Brandywine| Penn State Lehigh Valley | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 954 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | sdsmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $7,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $12,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,070 | $20,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,108 | $4,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 83% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,848 | 1,539 | ||
| Admitted | 1,741 | 1,312 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1315 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $284 |
Diversity |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 954 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 87.5% more expensive to attend than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($24,562.00 vs. $12,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($19,070 vs. $20,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 52.8% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($8,800 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology than Penn State Lehigh Valley (83% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 70.8% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($8,108 vs. $4,746)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1200) is 181 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (85.3%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn on average $4,700 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $682 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,500)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($277 vs. $284)
- More South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/