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Overview |
Presentation College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 615 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presentation.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Presentation College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,384 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,384 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,553 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,967 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Presentation College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 557 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 421 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1130 | 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 |
Presentation College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Presentation College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $259 |
Diversity |
Presentation College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Presentation College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Presentation College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Presentation College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 615 students)
Presentation College vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Presentation College or South Dakota State University?
- Presentation College is 188% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($22,384.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Presentation College than South Dakota State University ($22,384.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Presentation College ($18,160 vs. $27,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 34.1% lower than costs at Presentation College ($8,087 vs. $10,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Presentation College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presentation College students is 119% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,967 vs. $4,551)
Presentation College vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Presentation College 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 Presentation College .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 143 points higher than at Presentation College (925)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Presentation College (20)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Presentation College (3.07)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Presentation College (75.6%)
Presentation College vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Presentation College 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 Presentation College.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Presentation College (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Presentation College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,400)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Presentation College graduates. ($25,116 vs. $26,250)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Presentation College graduates. ($259 vs. $271)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Presentation College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/