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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU University of Minnesota-Duluth NDSU Minnesota MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana| University of Minnesota Morris | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,804 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,934 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,169 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,964 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,699 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $259 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | 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 University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,068 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or South Dakota State University?
- University of Minnesota Morris is 64.7% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($12,804.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at University of Minnesota-Morris than South Dakota State University ($14,934.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than South Dakota State University ($11,169 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Morris ($8,087 vs. $9,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of Minnesota Morris (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 206.8% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($13,964 vs. $4,551)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris 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 Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 78 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (77.7%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris 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 Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Morris is the same as at South Dakota State University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $5,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,116)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($201 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/