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Overview |
Hamline University | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Hamline University | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Dakota State | ||
| 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Dakota State?
- Hamline University is 498% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 324.9% higher at Hamline University than Dakota State University ($45,540.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Hamline University ($17,977 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 39.8% lower than costs at Hamline University ($8,018 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 503.9% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($33,013 vs. $5,467)
Hamline University vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 80 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Hamline University vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Dakota State University (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,250)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/