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Overview |
USD | UWT | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,856 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,224 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,378 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,308 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 68% |
Admission |
USD | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,480 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,456 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
USD | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
USD | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 2% | ||
Campus |
USD | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 4,794 students)
USD vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 43.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.7% higher at UWT than University of South Dakota ($39,687.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than USD ($10,680 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 72.9% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($8,224 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (79% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 105.5% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($12,961 vs. $6,308)
USD vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 83 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming USD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UWT (3.41)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UWT (88.3%)
USD vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or UWT? 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 UWT and USD.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $17,600 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $48,200)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/