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South Dakota State University University of North Dakota Black Hills State University Nebraska Augustana Truman State Augustana University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology NSU UNI ISU Iowa| University of South Dakota | Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Colorado Tech | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,856 | 28 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | coloradotech.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Colorado Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $10,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $10,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,224 | $8,379 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,378 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,308 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 0% |
Admission |
USD | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,480 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,456 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
USD | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Colorado Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,706 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $348 |
Diversity |
USD | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
USD | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | - | ||
Campus |
USD | Colorado Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Colorado Tech based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 28 students)
USD vs. Colorado Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Colorado Tech?
- Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls is 34.3% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($10,440.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at USD than Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls ($11,283.00 vs. $10,440.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 1.9% lower than costs at Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls ($8,224 vs. $8,379)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls (79% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is ?% larger than aid received Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls ($6,308 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Colorado Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Tech or USD .
USD vs. Colorado Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Colorado 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 Colorado Tech and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls (47% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls earn on average $10,400 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $8,706 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,706)
- USD graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/