South Dakota State vs University of Wyoming
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SDCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of WyomingLaramie, WYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- South Dakota State lists Mass every weekday; University of Wyoming lists Mass 9 times a week.
- South Dakota State lists confession 5 times a week; University of Wyoming, 2 times a week.
- South Dakota State has the higher graduation rate: 62% against 59% at University of Wyoming.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Wyoming has the lower price after aid: $9,585 a year, against $18,073 at South Dakota State.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
9 times a week
Confession times
5 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
7 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Brookings, SD
Laramie, WY
Setting
Town
Town
Students
11,498
10,913
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
98%
97%
Average SAT
1120
ACT middle 50%
19–25
Graduation rate
62%
59%
First-year retention
84%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,841
$13,599
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,266
$7,977
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,248
$7,730
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$18,073
$9,585
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,706
$15,205
Net price, over $110,000 income
$21,886
$19,634
Median debt
$23,250
$18,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,070
$56,880
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.