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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $259 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 7,457 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or South Dakota State University?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 82.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.7% higher at UMass Dartmouth than South Dakota State University ($30,317.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than UMass Dartmouth ($18,160 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 103.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($8,087 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 120.9% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($10,055 vs. $4,551)
UMass Dartmouth vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 43 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $1,300 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $644 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($25,116 vs. $25,760)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($259 vs. $266)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/