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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State Minnesota State University-Mankato ISU University of Minnesota-Duluth NDSU St. Cloud State University UW-Eau Claire MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska| Winona State University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Winona State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,154 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winona.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winona State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,388 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,120 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,187 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,017 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Winona State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,958 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1270 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Winona State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winona State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $259 |
Diversity |
Winona State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Winona State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Winona State University | 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 Winona State University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,154 students)
Winona State University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winona State University or South Dakota State University?
- Winona State University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($8,388.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Winona State University than South Dakota State University ($15,120.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Winona State University ($18,160 vs. $18,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 19.4% lower than costs at Winona State University ($8,087 vs. $9,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Winona State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winona State University students is 10.2% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($5,017 vs. $4,551)
Winona State University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winona State University 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 Winona State University .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 18 points higher than at Winona State University (1050)
- Incoming Winona State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
Winona State University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winona State University 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 Winona State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Winona State University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Winona State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,100)
- Winona State University students graduate with a $1,116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,116)
- Winona State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($248 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winona State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/