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 ($24,434) is more expensive than SD Mines ($14,900).
- SD Mines's acceptance rate (79.87%) is lower than Western Colorado (99.71%).
- SD Mines has higher yield (38.08%) than Western Colorado (11.48%).
- Western Colorado's SAT score (1,260) is higher than SD Mines (1,230).
- SD Mines's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Western Colorado (17 to 1).
- Western Colorado (3,568 students) is larger than SD Mines (2,576 students) with more enrolled students.
- Western Colorado ($9,574) has higher amount of financial aid than SD Mines ($6,819).
- SD Mines's graduation rate (53%) is higher than Western Colorado (50%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,318 In-State
$24,434 out-of-state
$24,434 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,574
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
99.71% Acceptance Rate
11.48% Yield
Enrollment
3,148 Undergraduate
420 Graduate
1,449 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
139 Faculties (full-time)
363 Staffs (full-time)
$68,653 Faculty Salary
$64,523 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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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