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South Dakota State University Dakota Wesleyan University USD Augustana WSC| Hastings College | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hastings College | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 936 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #808 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,128 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,885 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Hastings College | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,121 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 1,513 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
Hastings College | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hastings College | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Hastings College | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota State University is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 936 students)
Hastings College vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or Dakota State?
- Hastings College is 328% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.2% higher at Hastings College than Dakota State University ($32,600.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Hastings College ($17,977 vs. $22,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 39.6% lower than costs at Hastings College ($8,018 vs. $11,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 373.5% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($25,885 vs. $5,467)
Hastings College vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings College or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Hastings College .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 8 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Hastings College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College 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 Hastings College (71.3%)
Hastings College vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings College 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 Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Dakota State University (56% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Hastings College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/