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Overview |
SUNYIT | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #257 | #362 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunyit.edu | sdsmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNYIT | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,830 | $12,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,008 | $8,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,799 | $21,124 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,497 | $5,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
SUNYIT | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 1,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,384 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1400 | 1160/1378 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNYIT | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNYIT | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,200 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,585 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $284 |
Diversity |
SUNYIT | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
SUNYIT | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 62% | ||
Campus |
SUNYIT | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome is larger than than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology based on total student enrollment (2,842 students vs. 2,492 students)
SUNYIT vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNYIT or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 10.6% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($7,820.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at SUNYIT than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($17,830.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($13,799 vs. $21,124)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 74.7% lower than costs at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($8,020 vs. $14,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students is 74.9% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($9,497 vs. $5,431)
SUNYIT vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNYIT or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or SUNYIT .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1200) is 59 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (3.57)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than SUNYIT (81.7%)
SUNYIT vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNYIT or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? 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 School of Mines and Technology and SUNYIT.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn on average $6,800 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,915 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,500)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($171 vs. $284)
- More South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/