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Overview |
WSU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 94% |
Admission |
WSU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $259 |
Diversity |
WSU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 48% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 11,498 students)
WSU vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at WSU than South Dakota State University ($17,165.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than South Dakota State University ($14,184 vs. $18,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 44.2% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,562 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Wichita State University (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 68.3% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($7,282 vs. $4,327)
WSU vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 21 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WSU (3.48)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than WSU (94.9%)
WSU vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Wichita State University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,116)
- WSU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($211 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/