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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,804 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,934 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,169 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,964 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,699 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 940/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 1,068 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or Dakota State?
- University of Minnesota Morris is 68.1% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($12,804.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at University of Minnesota-Morris than Dakota State University ($14,934.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than Dakota State ($11,169 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Morris ($8,018 vs. $9,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Morris than Dakota State University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 155.4% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($13,964 vs. $5,467)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 99 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (77.7%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris 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 University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Morris is higher than Dakota State University (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Morris earn on average $200 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,200)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/