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South Dakota State University Dakota Wesleyan University USD Wisconsin Augustana Edgewood College| Dakota State University | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dakota State | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Madison, SD | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,241 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dsu.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dakota State | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,018 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,977 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,467 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota State | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 882 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 696 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Dakota State | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dakota State | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dakota State | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Dakota State | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Dakota State | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 2,456 students)
Dakota State vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dakota State or Viterbo?
- Viterbo University is 299.2% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.6% higher at Viterbo than Dakota State University ($30,400.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Viterbo ($17,977 vs. $23,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 28% lower than costs at Viterbo University ($8,018 vs. $10,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Viterbo University students is 276.2% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($20,567 vs. $5,467)
Dakota State vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dakota State or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Dakota State .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 43 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Viterbo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
Dakota State vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dakota State or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Dakota State.
- The graduation rate at Viterbo is higher than Dakota State University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/