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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary University of North Dakota USD Dakota State Longwood University UVA| South Dakota State University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Dakota State University | CNU | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,498 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdstate.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota State University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,562 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,233 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,327 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 65% |
Admission |
South Dakota State University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,884 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 5,808 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
South Dakota State University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota State University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,116 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $258 |
Diversity |
South Dakota State University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
South Dakota State University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 6% | ||
Campus |
South Dakota State University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 4,503 students)
South Dakota State University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota State University or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at CNU than South Dakota State University ($24,238.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than CNU ($18,233 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 29.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,562 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 111.3% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,141 vs. $4,327)
South Dakota State University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota State University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or South Dakota State University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 87 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than CNU (88%)
South Dakota State University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota State University or CNU? 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 CNU and South Dakota State University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than South Dakota State University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,116)
- CNU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/