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Overview |
UNCSA | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #362 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | sdsmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $7,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $12,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $8,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $21,124 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $5,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 90% |
Admission |
UNCSA | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,514 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1160/1378 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 62% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (2,492 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is 20.4% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($7,820.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at UNCSA than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($23,731.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($11,251 vs. $21,124)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 60.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($8,020 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (90% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 100.1% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($10,868 vs. $5,431)
UNCSA vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1200) is 92 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (3.57)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? 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 School of Mines and Technology and UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn on average $20,900 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- UNCSA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/