Dakota State vs. SD Mines
Both Dakota State University and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are Public, 4 years schools located in South Dakota. The following statements compare Dakota State University and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SD Mines's tuition ($14,800) is more expensive than Dakota State ($12,735).
- SD Mines's acceptance rate (85.25%) is lower than Dakota State (97.87%).
- Dakota State has higher yield (40.74%) than SD Mines (37.80%).
- SD Mines's SAT score (1,230) is higher than Dakota State (1,190).
- SD Mines's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Dakota State (19 to 1).
- Dakota State (3,508 students) is larger than SD Mines (2,492 students) with more enrolled students.
- SD Mines ($6,718) has higher amount of financial aid than Dakota State ($5,792).
- SD Mines's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Dakota State (49%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,633 In-State
$12,735 out-of-state
$12,735 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,792
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
97.87% Acceptance Rate
40.74% Yield
Enrollment
2,950 Undergraduate
558 Graduate
2,019 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
100 Faculties (full-time)
355 Staffs (full-time)
$77,017 Faculty Salary
$60,686 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,520 annual charge
-895 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
2,170 Undergraduate
322 Graduate
90 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
153 Faculties (full-time)
374 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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