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Overview |
WSU | USD | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 79% |
Admission |
WSU | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | USD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 43% | ||
Campus |
WSU | USD | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 9,856 students)
WSU vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 13.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at WSU than University of South Dakota ($16,208.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than USD ($13,553 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 53.3% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,224 vs. $12,610)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University as University of South Dakota (79% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 12.7% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($7,110 vs. $6,308)
WSU vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 40 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than WSU (94.9%)
WSU vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or USD? 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 USD and WSU.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Wichita State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $4,400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/