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Overview |
UA Huntsville | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,492 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #362 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | sdsmt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $7,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $12,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $8,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $21,124 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $5,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 1,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1160/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $284 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 62% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,492 students)
UA Huntsville vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is 29.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $7,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at UA Huntsville than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($23,012.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($18,588 vs. $21,124)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are 38.7% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($8,020 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Huntsville students is 65.4% larger than aid received South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($8,983 vs. $5,431)
UA Huntsville vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota School of Mines and Technology or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 21 points higher than at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1200)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (27)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (3.57)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? 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 School of Mines and Technology and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology earn on average $9,500 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,500)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates. ($242 vs. $284)
- More South Dakota School of Mines and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/