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Overview |
Idaho | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Idaho | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Idaho | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $259 |
Diversity |
Idaho | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Idaho | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | 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
- University of Idaho is larger than than South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 11,327 students)
Idaho vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at Idaho than South Dakota State University ($25,418.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than South Dakota State University ($14,954 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 22.4% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($8,087 vs. $9,898)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 144% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($11,105 vs. $4,551)
Idaho vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho 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 Idaho .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 7 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Idaho 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 Idaho (3.47)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than University of Idaho (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $800 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,900)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $837 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,116)
- Idaho graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($251 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/