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Overview |
Wartburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,740 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,740 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,683 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,157 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,708 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 |
Wartburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Wartburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,444 students)
Wartburg College vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or South Dakota State University?
- Wartburg College is 501.3% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314.3% higher at Wartburg College than South Dakota State University ($46,740.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Wartburg College ($18,160 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 27.1% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($8,087 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Wartburg College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 694.5% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($36,157 vs. $4,551)
Wartburg College vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 37 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
Wartburg College vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than South Dakota State University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $400 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $47,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/