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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,220 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,830 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,404 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,941 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 4,705 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY at Fredonia | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $259 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 3,220 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at SUNY at Fredonia than South Dakota State University ($17,490.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than South Dakota State University ($15,830 vs. $18,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 55.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($9,562 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than South Dakota State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 117.3% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,404 vs. $4,327)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 18 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia 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 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than SUNY at Fredonia (79.2%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than South Dakota State University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,116)
- SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/