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University of North Dakota Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Black Hills State University Augustana Truman State| South Dakota State University | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Dakota State University | USD | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdstate.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota State University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,087 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,160 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,551 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
South Dakota State University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,364 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 5,478 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1245 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
South Dakota State University | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota State University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,116 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $258 |
Diversity |
South Dakota State University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Dakota State University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 43% | ||
Campus |
South Dakota State University | USD | ||
| 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 USD based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,856 students)
South Dakota State University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota State University or USD?
- South Dakota State University and USD cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at South Dakota State University as University of South Dakota ($11,283.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than USD ($18,160 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 1.7% lower than costs at University of South Dakota ($8,087 vs. $8,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is 38.6% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($6,308 vs. $4,551)
South Dakota State University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota State University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or South Dakota State University .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 19 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
South Dakota State University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota State University 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 State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than University of South Dakota (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $500 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $47,700)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,116)
- USD graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/