University of South Dakota 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.University of South DakotaVermillion, 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
- University of South Dakota lists Mass 6 times a week; University of Wyoming lists Mass 9 times a week.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Wyoming has the lower price after aid: $9,585 a year, against $18,540 at University of South Dakota.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Wyoming: $13,599 a year, against $19,858 at University of South Dakota.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of Wyoming: $56,880, against $51,926 at University of South Dakota.
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
6 times a week
9 times a week
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
7 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Vermillion, SD
Laramie, WY
Setting
Town
Town
Students
9,868
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
99%
97%
Average SAT
1125
ACT middle 50%
19–25
Graduation rate
60%
59%
First-year retention
79%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,858
$13,599
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,921
$7,977
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,942
$7,730
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$18,540
$9,585
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,202
$15,205
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,193
$19,634
Median debt
$23,592
$18,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,926
$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.