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Overview |
University of Akron | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Akron | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $259 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Akron | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 11,327 students)
University of Akron vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or South Dakota State University?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 29.9% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at University of Akron than South Dakota State University ($13,170.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than South Dakota State University ($14,667 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 53.5% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($8,087 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 87.3% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($8,525 vs. $4,551)
University of Akron vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron 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 University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 19 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming University of Akron students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,100)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $384 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,116 vs. $25,500)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($259 vs. $263)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/