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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana Iowa| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $259 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or South Dakota State University?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 421.3% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.1% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than South Dakota State University ($40,520.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($18,160 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 26.4% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,087 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 561.2% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($30,091 vs. $4,551)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 22 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than South Dakota State University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $700 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,700)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,116)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($240 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/