Adams State vs. SD Mines
The following statements compare Adams State University and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Adams State's tuition ($21,944) is more expensive than SD Mines ($14,900).
- SD Mines's acceptance rate (79.87%) is lower than SD Mines (79.87%).
- SD Mines has higher yield (38.08%) than SD Mines (38.08%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,230.
- SD Mines's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Adams State (14 to 1).
- Adams State (2,901 students) is larger than SD Mines (2,576 students) with more enrolled students.
- Adams State ($11,501) has higher amount of financial aid than SD Mines ($6,819).
- SD Mines's graduation rate (53%) is higher than Adams State (39%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,824 In-State
$21,944 out-of-state
$21,944 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,501
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,605 Undergraduate
1,296 Graduate
1,544 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
109 Faculties (full-time)
345 Staffs (full-time)
$64,107 Faculty Salary
$62,172 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Public, 4 years • Rapid City, SD #1 in South Dakota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,500 In-State
$14,900 out-of-state
$14,900 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,819
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
79.87% Acceptance Rate
38.08% Yield
Enrollment
2,216 Undergraduate
360 Graduate
129 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
153 Faculties (full-time)
374 Staffs (full-time)
$99,857 Faculty Salary
$65,963 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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