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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| South Dakota State University | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Dakota State University | Northland College | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdstate.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota State University | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,087 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,160 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,551 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
South Dakota State University | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,364 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 5,478 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1245 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 |
South Dakota State University | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota State University | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,116 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $278 |
Diversity |
South Dakota State University | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
South Dakota State University | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 50% | ||
Campus |
South Dakota State University | Northland College | ||
| 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 518 students)
South Dakota State University vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota State University or Northland College?
- Northland College is 411% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252% higher at Northland College than South Dakota State University ($39,719.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Northland College ($18,160 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Northland College ($8,087 vs. $9,688)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 554.4% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($29,780 vs. $4,551)
South Dakota State University vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota State University or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or South Dakota State University .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 50 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Northland College (68.4%)
South Dakota State University vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota State University or Northland College? 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 Northland College and South Dakota State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Northland College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $34,900)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,827 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($25,116 vs. $26,943)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($259 vs. $278)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/