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Utah State University South Dakota State University BYU Utah San Jose State UNLV UVU Cal State Long Beach WSU Dakota Wesleyan University DSC Boise State| Dakota State University | Southern Utah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,241 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,018 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,977 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,467 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Dakota State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 882 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 696 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
Dakota State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $130 |
Diversity |
Dakota State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Dakota State | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Utah University is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 3,241 students)
Dakota State vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or Southern Utah University?
- Dakota State University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Southern Utah University than Dakota State University ($19,822.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than Dakota State ($12,681 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 5% lower than costs at Southern Utah University ($8,018 vs. $8,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Dakota State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 71.4% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($9,369 vs. $5,467)
Dakota State vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or Dakota State .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 31 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Dakota State vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State or Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University and Dakota State.
- The graduation rate at Southern Utah University is higher than Dakota State University (35% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Utah University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $42,200)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $10,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($12,575 vs. $23,500)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($130 vs. $242)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/