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JMU VCU CNU Mason University of North Dakota USD Dakota State Longwood University William & Mary ISU UVA NDSU| South Dakota State University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Dakota State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Brookings, SD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdstate.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Dakota State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,087 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,160 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,551 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
South Dakota State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,364 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 5,478 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1245 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Dakota State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,116 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $222 |
Diversity |
South Dakota State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
South Dakota State University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
South Dakota State University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,757 students)
South Dakota State University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Dakota State University or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 15% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Mary Washington College than South Dakota State University ($25,858.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Mary Washington College ($18,160 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 49.5% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($8,087 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 98.8% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,046 vs. $4,551)
South Dakota State University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Dakota State University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or South Dakota State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 42 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Mary Washington College (85.8%)
South Dakota State University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Dakota State University or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and South Dakota State University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than South Dakota State University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $7,800 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,700)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,116)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($222 vs. $259)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/