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UTC Middle Tennessee State University University of North Dakota USD Tennessee Dakota State ISU Memphis NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead UA Huntsville| South Dakota State University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Dakota State University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdstate.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota State University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,087 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,160 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,551 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
South Dakota State University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,364 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 5,478 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1245 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
South Dakota State University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota State University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,116 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $165 |
Diversity |
South Dakota State University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Dakota State University | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 5% | ||
Campus |
South Dakota State University | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,902 students)
South Dakota State University vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota State University or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Tennessee Tech than South Dakota State University ($18,552.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than South Dakota State University ($15,188 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 29.9% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,087 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 86.1% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($8,471 vs. $4,551)
South Dakota State University vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota State University or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or South Dakota State University .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 34 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
South Dakota State University vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota State University or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and South Dakota State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Tennessee Technological University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,116)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($165 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/