Dakota State University vs South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is harder to get into (80% vs 88% admitted).
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Dakota State University | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 88% | 80% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 1190–1440 | 1140–1340 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 20–27 | 24–30 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Dakota State University | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $26,671 | $26,296 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $20,554 | $20,827 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $23,746 | $25,527 |
| Measure | Dakota State University | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,949 | $17,800 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $14,960 | $16,817 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $17,580 | $18,351 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $21,322 | $22,117 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,989 | $23,053 |
| Measure | Dakota State University | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 2,071 | 2,071 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 49% | 58% |
| Come back for year two | 76% | 84% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $53,378 | $78,487 |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,730 | $25,166 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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