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Overview |
Umary | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,794 | 11,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,340 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,340 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,990 | $8,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,167 | $17,894 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,838 | $4,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Umary | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 5,774 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 5,048 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Considered but not required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Umary | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $259 |
Diversity |
Umary | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Umary | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Umary | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than South Dakota State University based on total student enrollment (3,794 students vs. 11,465 students)
Umary vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or South Dakota State University?
- University of Mary is 135.9% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($18,340.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at Umary than South Dakota State University ($18,340.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Umary ($17,894 vs. $18,167)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 0.8% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($7,990 vs. $8,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than South Dakota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary students is 192.3% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($11,838 vs. $4,050)
Umary vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Umary .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 2 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Umary students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Umary (78.8%)
Umary vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary or South Dakota State University? 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 State University and Umary.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than University of Mary (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mary earn on average $4,200 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $47,700)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $2,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,116)
- Umary graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($232 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/