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Memphis University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU Murray State University NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University| South Dakota State University | The University of Tennessee Martin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Dakota State University | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdstate.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota State University | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,087 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,160 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,551 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
South Dakota State University | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,364 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 5,478 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1245 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
South Dakota State University | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota State University | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,116 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $242 |
Diversity |
South Dakota State University | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Dakota State University | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 9% | ||
Campus |
South Dakota State University | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,868 students)
South Dakota State University vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota State University or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 7.8% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($8,378.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at UT Martin than South Dakota State University ($14,418.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than South Dakota State University ($12,619 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 14.2% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($7,082 vs. $8,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 103.5% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,261 vs. $4,551)
South Dakota State University vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota State University or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or South Dakota State University .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 18 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
South Dakota State University vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota State University or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and South Dakota State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $1,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,116)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($242 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/