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University of North Dakota Texas A&M USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth UNT Texas State MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska| South Dakota State University | Texas A & M University Galveston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Dakota State University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | Galveston, Texas | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdstate.edu | tamug.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota State University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $4,516 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $12,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,087 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,160 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,551 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
South Dakota State University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,364 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 5,478 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 60.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1245 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
South Dakota State University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota State University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,116 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | N/A |
Diversity |
South Dakota State University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| % Men | 44% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 56% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Dakota State University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | - | ||
Campus |
South Dakota State University | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Texas A & M University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 0 students)
South Dakota State University vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota State University or Texas A & M University-Galveston?
- South Dakota State University is 72.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Texas A & M University-Galveston than South Dakota State University ($12,940.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Galveston are 3.7% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($7,800 vs. $8,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Texas A & M University Galveston (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Dakota State University students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Galveston ($4,551 vs. $0)
South Dakota State University vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota State University or Texas A & M University-Galveston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M University-Galveston or South Dakota State University .
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Texas A & M University-Galveston (3.44)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Texas A & M University-Galveston (55.3%)
South Dakota State University vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota State University or Texas A & M University-Galveston? 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 Texas A & M University-Galveston and South Dakota State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Texas A & M University Galveston (60% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/