Western Colorado vs. SD Mines
The following statements compare Western Colorado University and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Western Colorado's tuition ($23,683) is more expensive than SD Mines ($14,800).
- SD Mines's acceptance rate (82.69%) is lower than Western Colorado (91.85%).
- SD Mines has higher yield (42.97%) than Western Colorado (15.34%).
- SD Mines's SAT score (1,260) is higher than Western Colorado (1,130).
- SD Mines's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Western Colorado (16 to 1).
- Western Colorado (3,548 students) is larger than SD Mines (2,492 students) with more enrolled students.
- Western Colorado ($9,835) has higher amount of financial aid than SD Mines ($6,336).
- SD Mines's graduation rate (55%) is higher than Western Colorado (46%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,083 In-State
$23,683 out-of-state
$23,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,835
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
91.85% Acceptance Rate
15.34% Yield
Enrollment
3,095 Undergraduate
453 Graduate
890 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
136 Faculties (full-time)
332 Staffs (full-time)
$62,572 Faculty Salary
$53,451 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,304 annual charge
-1,241 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,982 annual charge
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,400 In-State
$14,800 out-of-state
$14,800 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,336
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
82.69% Acceptance Rate
42.97% Yield
Enrollment
2,163 Undergraduate
329 Graduate
107 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
157 Faculties (full-time)
376 Staffs (full-time)
$87,319 Faculty Salary
$57,135 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,140 annual charge
-1,091 capacity
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