Idaho vs. Dakota State

Should I go to University of Idaho or Dakota State University? Compare 50+ facts and figures about the colleges to help you determine if Idaho or Dakota State is the better college for you. The CollegeSimply comparison tool allows side-by-side comparison of 50+ statistics and facts for over 2,500 colleges and universities.
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University of Idaho vs. Dakota State University comparison
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University of Idaho Dakota State University
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Overview

 Idaho Dakota State
Location Moscow, ID Madison, SD
Setting Rural Fringe Distant Town
Enrollment 11,507 3,241
Type Public 4 Year Public 4 Year
National Ranking #585 #808
Religious Affiliation - - - -
Status Non-profit Non-profit
Website uidaho.edu dsu.edu
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Costs

 Idaho Dakota State
Tuition (In State) $6,182 $7,616
Tuition (Out of State) $25,418 $10,718
Room & Board $9,898 $8,018
Avg Net Price $14,954 $17,977
Avg Grant Aid $11,105 $5,467
% Receiving Grant Aid 100% 92%

Admission

 Idaho Dakota State
Admission Chances Calculate Calculate
Applied 13,393 882
Admitted 9,891 696
Acceptance Rate 73.9% 78.9%
Enrolled % 19.7% 53.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.47 3.33
Typical High School Grades B+ B+
Admissions Standards Average Average
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 20/27 19/27
SAT Range 990/1250 940/1240
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

 Idaho Dakota State
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1 18:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (12%)
  • Education (9%)
  • Engineering (8%)
  • Social Sciences (7%)
  • Psychology (7%)
  • Computer and Information Sciences (28%)
  • Business (25%)
  • Education (22%)
  • Health Professions (14%)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (3%)

Outcomes

 Idaho Dakota State
Graduation Rate 51% 34%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $46,900 $42,200
Making Student Loan Payments 61% 67%
Median Student Loan Debt $24,279 $23,500
Median Loan Payment $251 $242

Diversity

 Idaho Dakota State
% Men 49% 64%
% Women 51% 36%
Racial Diversity Low Very Low
HBCU No No
% White 76% 84%
% Black 1% 4%
% Hispanic 10% 4%
% Native American 1% 1%
% Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Two or More Races 4% 3%
% International 5% 1%
% Unknown Race 2% 1%

Students

 Idaho Dakota State
% In-State 57% 58%
% Out-of-State 32% 39%

Campus

 Idaho Dakota State
Campus Housing Yes Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No No
Meal Plan Yes Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No Yes
Daycare Facility Yes No
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Comparable Facts

  • University of Idaho is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 3,241 students)

Idaho vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Dakota State?

  • Dakota State University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,182.00)
  • Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at Idaho than Dakota State University ($25,418.00 vs. $10,718.00)
  • The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Dakota State ($14,954 vs. $17,977)
  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 23.4% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($8,018 vs. $9,898)
  • More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
  • The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 103.1% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($11,105 vs. $5,467)

Idaho vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Idaho .

  • The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 14 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
  • Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Dakota State (23)
  • Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
  • Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Idaho (73.9%)

Idaho vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Idaho or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Idaho.

  • The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Dakota State University (51% vs. 34%)
  • Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $4,700 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,200)
  • Dakota State University students graduate with a $779 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,279)
  • Dakota State graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
  • More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/