Dakota State vs Mankato State

Dakota State University and Minnesota State University-Mankato, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Dakota State, nestled in Madison, South Dakota, boasts a close-knit community with a focus on technology and business programs, while Minnesota State, located in Mankato, Minnesota, offers a diverse range of academic programs and a vibrant campus life. With acceptance rates of 85% and 84% respectively, both universities welcome students from various backgrounds. While Dakota State's student body primarily comprises undergraduates, Minnesota State hosts a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the university that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Dakota State University	Minnesota State University-Mankato
Overview
Location	Madison, South Dakota	Mankato, Minnesota
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.6%	69.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $35	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $40
SAT range	1000 - 1245	N/A
ACT range	19 - 26	19 - 25
Students submitting SAT score	11.0%
Students submitting ACT score	80.0%	54.0%
Total number of applicants	681	9,859
Total number of admissions given out	583	6,850
Admitted students who chose to enroll	366	2,113
Yield rate	62.8%	30.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $24,073 Out of state: $27,175	In state: $20,558 Out of state: $29,612
Average net price	$17,572	$15,832
Tuition	In state: $7,616 Out of state: $10,718	In state: $8,072 Out of state: $17,126
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,116 Meal plan: $3,308	Room/dormitory: $7,443 Meal plan: $2,755
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $4,645	57.0% Average amount $5,502
Students receiving federal student loan	58.0% Average amount $4,987	59.0% Average amount $5,516
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $9,288	19.0% Average amount $12,068

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,751 Men 60.9% Women 39.1%	12,620 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%
Graduate students	468 Men 74.8% Women 25.2%	1,956 Men 31.7% Women 68.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	4.5%	8.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	925	2,789
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Computer and Information Science Education Business Liberal Arts Health Professions	Education Business Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Engineering
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	46.8%	51.8%
Dropout rate	49.8%	15.0%
Transferred out	N/A	31.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,983 Year 2: $51,035 Year 3: $66,125 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,841 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $46,318 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,973 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $44,718 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,205 Year 3: $44,370 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $43,878 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: $38,114 Computer Software and Media Applications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,986 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $31,143 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $91,122 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,967 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: N/A Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,795 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,759 Year 2: $104,749 Year 3: $102,706 Educational Administration and Supervision (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $84,499 Year 2: $78,719 Year 3: $86,825 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,391 Year 2: $68,047 Year 3: $74,505 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,435 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $73,155 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,759 Year 2: $59,576 Year 3: $71,636 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,947 Year 2: $61,303 Year 3: $69,886 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,220 Year 2: $67,079 Year 3: $68,770 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,535 Year 2: $61,064 Year 3: $68,175 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,508 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $68,140 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,743 Year 2: $63,302 Year 3: $66,606

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