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Overview |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | USD | ||
| Location | Rapid City, SD | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #362 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsmt.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,820 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,240 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,124 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,431 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 79% |
Admission |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,514 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 1,252 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1378 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $258 |
Diversity |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | USD | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 43% | ||
Campus |
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 2,492 students)
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or USD?
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 0.6% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($7,820.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology than University of South Dakota ($12,240.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($18,378 vs. $21,124)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 2.5% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($8,020 vs. $8,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology than University of South Dakota (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is 16.1% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($6,308 vs. $5,431)
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1200) is 151 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (82.7%)
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or USD? 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 USD and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is higher than University of South Dakota (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn on average $11,800 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- USD graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/