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Overview |
Cornell College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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 |
Cornell College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or South Dakota State University?
- Cornell College is 524.1% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330% higher at Cornell College than South Dakota State University ($48,514.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Cornell College ($18,160 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 34.4% lower than costs at Cornell College ($8,087 vs. $10,872)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 736.5% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($38,069 vs. $4,551)
Cornell College vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College 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 Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 109 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Cornell College vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than South Dakota State University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,400)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/