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Texas A&M South Dakota State University UNT Texas State Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Dakota Wesleyan University UTSA CofC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Texas Tech USD UT Arlington| Dakota State University | Texas A & M University Galveston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota State | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | Galveston, Texas | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,241 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | tamug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $4,516 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $12,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,018 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,977 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,467 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
Dakota State | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 882 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 696 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.4% | 60.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Dakota State | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
Dakota State | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| % Men | 64% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 36% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Dakota State | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | - | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than Texas A & M University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 0 students)
Dakota State vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or Texas A & M University-Galveston?
- Dakota State University is 68.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Texas A & M University-Galveston than Dakota State University ($12,940.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Galveston are 2.8% lower than costs at Dakota State University ($7,800 vs. $8,018)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota State University than Texas A & M University Galveston (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota State University students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Galveston ($5,467 vs. $0)
Dakota State vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State or Texas A & M University-Galveston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M University-Galveston or Dakota State .
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M University-Galveston students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Texas A & M University-Galveston (55.3%)
Dakota State vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State or Texas A & M University-Galveston? 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 Texas A & M University-Galveston and Dakota State.
- The graduation rate at Dakota State is higher than Texas A & M University Galveston (34% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/