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Central Michigan vs. USD

The following statements compare Central Michigan University and University of South Dakota with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Central Michigan's tuition ($14,312) is more expensive than USD ($12,942).
  • Central Michigan's acceptance rate (91.01%) is lower than USD (98.95%).
  • USD has higher yield (25.68%) than Central Michigan (12.41%).
  • USD's SAT score (1,195) is higher than Central Michigan (1,090).
  • USD's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Central Michigan (17 to 1).
  • Central Michigan (14,557 students) is larger than USD (9,856 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Central Michigan ($9,868) has higher amount of financial aid than USD ($6,850).
  • Central Michigan's graduation rate (61%) is higher than USD (57%).
Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University

Public, 4 years • Mount Pleasant, MI #158 National Universities, #7 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,312
Financial Aid
$9,868
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
91.01% Acceptance Rate
12.41% Yield
Enrollment
10,401 Undergraduate
4,156 Graduate
3,086 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
717 Faculties (full-time)
2,132 Staffs (full-time)
$90,760 Faculty Salary
$59,786 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,062 annual charge
-4,640 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,116 annual charge
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University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota

Public, 4 years • Vermillion, SD #129 National Universities, #3 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,432 In-State
$12,942 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,850
Test Scores
1,195 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.95% Acceptance Rate
25.68% Yield
Enrollment
7,132 Undergraduate
2,724 Graduate
3,288 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
433 Faculties (full-time)
1,282 Staffs (full-time)
$74,898 Faculty Salary
$55,820 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,658 annual charge
-2,128 capacity
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