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 (85.25%) is lower than Western Colorado (97.47%).
- SD Mines has higher yield (37.80%) than Western Colorado (13.22%).
- SD Mines's SAT score (1,230) is higher than Western Colorado (1,100).
- 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 ($9,237) has higher amount of financial aid than SD Mines ($6,718).
- SD Mines's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Western Colorado (51%).
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
$9,237
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
97.47% Acceptance Rate
13.22% Yield
Enrollment
3,095 Undergraduate
453 Graduate
890 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation 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
-1,263 capacity
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Public, 4 years • Rapid City, SD #SD 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
$10,400 In-State
$14,800 out-of-state
$14,800 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,718
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
85.25% Acceptance Rate
37.80% Yield
Enrollment
2,163 Undergraduate
329 Graduate
107 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
3% 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
-$4,150 annual charge
-1,083 capacity
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