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South Dakota State University Dakota Wesleyan University Doane University USD Bellevue University Augustana Missouri Baptist University| Midland University | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 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 |
MidlandU | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
MidlandU | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | 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 MidlandU based on total student enrollment (3,241 students vs. 1,615 students)
MidlandU vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Dakota State?
- Midland University is 392.4% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.9% higher at MidlandU than Dakota State University ($37,500.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than MidlandU ($17,977 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 25.5% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,018 vs. $10,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 394.9% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($27,057 vs. $5,467)
MidlandU vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 85 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Dakota State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Dakota State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Dakota State University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $700 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/