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Overview |
Mayville State University | USD | ||
| Location | Mayville, ND | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,123 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #732 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mayvillestate.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mayville State University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,517 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,775 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,347 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,511 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Mayville State University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 292 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 208 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.9%Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1250 | 1020/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mayville State University | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mayville State University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,030 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mayville State University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Mayville State University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Mayville State University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 1,123 students)
Mayville State University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mayville State University or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at USD than Mayville State University ($11,283.00 vs. $9,775.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mayville State University than USD ($14,347 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 15.8% lower than costs at Mayville State University ($8,224 vs. $9,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is 14.5% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($6,308 vs. $5,511)
Mayville State University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mayville State University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Mayville State University .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Mayville State University (71.2%)
Mayville State University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mayville State University or USD? 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 USD and Mayville State University.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Mayville State University (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $6,300 more per year than Mayville State University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,900)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $5,970 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($19,030 vs. $25,000)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/