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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth LHU MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana| Mississippi University for Women | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MUW | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,339 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,766 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,766 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,212 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,691 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,887 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MUW | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 450 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 446 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 1020/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MUW | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $259 |
Diversity |
MUW | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MUW | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MUW | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 2,339 students)
MUW vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at South Dakota State University than Mississippi University for Women ($11,283.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than South Dakota State University ($12,691 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Mississippi University for Women ($8,087 vs. $8,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 117.2% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,887 vs. $4,551)
MUW vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW 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 MUW .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 56 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
MUW vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $10,116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,116)
- MUW graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($155 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/