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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 Iowa| South Dakota State University | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Dakota State University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,498 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdstate.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota State University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,562 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,233 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,327 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
South Dakota State University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,884 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 5,808 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota State University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,116 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
South Dakota State University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Dakota State University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 32% | ||
Campus |
South Dakota State University | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 2,301 students)
South Dakota State University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota State University or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 306.5% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($31,600.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.1% higher at Viterbo than South Dakota State University ($31,600.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Viterbo ($18,233 vs. $23,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 11.7% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($9,562 vs. $10,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than South Dakota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 369.6% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($20,319 vs. $4,327)
South Dakota State University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota State University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or South Dakota State University .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 22 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Viterbo (73.3%)
South Dakota State University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota State University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and South Dakota State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Viterbo University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,300)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/