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Iowa ISU University of Missouri-Columbia Creighton University University of North Dakota USD CU Boulder Dakota State Colorado State KU Minnesota Nebraska Wesleyan University| University of Nebraska Lincoln | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $259 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nebraska | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 11,327 students)
Nebraska vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 0% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at Nebraska than South Dakota State University ($24,900.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than South Dakota State University ($16,805 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 53.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($8,087 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 140.4% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($10,941 vs. $4,551)
Nebraska vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska 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 Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 77 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Nebraska vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than South Dakota State University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $1,900 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,700)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $3,416 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($21,700 vs. $25,116)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($224 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/