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SUNY College at Oneonta University at Albany- SUNY SUNY at Geneseo SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego Binghamton University UB University of North Dakota State University of New York at New Paltz USD Ithaca College Dakota State| SUNY College at Cortland | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 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 |
SUNY Cortland | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $259 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,690 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at SUNY Cortland than South Dakota State University ($16,980.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than SUNY Cortland ($18,160 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 68.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($8,087 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 105.9% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($9,369 vs. $4,551)
SUNY Cortland vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than South Dakota State University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $400 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,116)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($222 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/