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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 3,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,788 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,788 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,932 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,637 | $19,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,783 | $5,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,813 | 988 | ||
| Admitted | 7,486 | 967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1223/1416 | 1020/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 3,508 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Dakota State?
- University of St Thomas is 566.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($50,788.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 373.9% higher at University of St Thomas than Dakota State University ($50,788.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than University of St Thomas ($19,115 vs. $32,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 43.8% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($8,990 vs. $12,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Dakota State University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 522.9% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($32,783 vs. $5,263)
University of St Thomas vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 155 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than University of St Thomas (84.9%)
University of St Thomas vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Dakota State University (74% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $19,800 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/