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Overview |
WestConn | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $259 |
Diversity |
WestConn | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 48% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at WestConn than South Dakota State University ($19,358.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than South Dakota State University ($15,862 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 80.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($8,087 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 99% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,057 vs. $4,551)
WestConn vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $300 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,116)
- WestConn graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/