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MSU vs. USD

The following statements compare Montana State University and University of South Dakota with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • MSU's tuition ($31,337) is more expensive than USD ($12,942).
  • MSU's acceptance rate (86.83%) is lower than USD (98.95%).
  • USD has higher yield (25.68%) than MSU (19.05%).
  • USD's SAT score (1,195) is higher than MSU (1,160).
  • USD's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than MSU (18 to 1).
  • MSU (16,681 students) is larger than USD (9,856 students) with more enrolled students.
  • USD ($6,850) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($5,742).
  • USD's graduation rate (57%) is higher than MSU (56%).
Montana State University

Montana State University

Public, 4 years • Bozeman, MT #150 National Universities, #1 in Montana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,083 In-State
$31,337 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,742
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
86.83% Acceptance Rate
19.05% Yield
Enrollment
14,625 Undergraduate
2,056 Graduate
1,074 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
736 Faculties (full-time)
2,517 Staffs (full-time)
$77,421 Faculty Salary
$58,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,764 capacity
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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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