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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 Gustavus Adolphus College| Saint Johns University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint John's | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,473 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,419 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saint John's | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1280 | 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 |
Saint John's | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint John's | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 1,624 students)
Saint John's vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or South Dakota State University?
- Saint Johns University is 578% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 367.1% higher at Saint John's than South Dakota State University ($52,700.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Saint John's ($18,233 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 26.9% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($9,562 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than South Dakota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 764.8% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($37,419 vs. $4,327)
Saint John's vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's 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 Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 80 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Saint John's (90.5%)
Saint John's vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than South Dakota State University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $16,700 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $47,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/