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Augsburg College University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU University of St Thomas Minnesota NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska| Hamline University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hamline University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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 |
Hamline University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $259 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Hamline University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | South Dakota State 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or South Dakota State University?
- Hamline University is 485.9% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303.6% higher at Hamline University than South Dakota State University ($45,540.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Hamline University ($18,160 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 38.7% lower than costs at Hamline University ($8,087 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 625.4% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($33,013 vs. $4,551)
Hamline University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University 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 Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 59 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than South Dakota State University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $7,400 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,700)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $866 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,116)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($250 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/