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NDSU vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare North Dakota State University-Main Campus and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • NDSU's tuition ($15,511) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • NDSU's acceptance rate (96.00%) is lower than South Dakota State (99.00%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.00%) than NDSU (32.00%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,150.
  • NDSU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
  • NDSU (12,242 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NDSU ($5,925) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • NDSU's graduation rate (63%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,857 In-State
$15,511 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,925
Test Scores
Admission
96.00% Acceptance Rate
32.00% Yield
Enrollment
10,096 Undergraduate
2,146 Graduate
750 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
534 Faculties (full-time)
2,335 Staffs (full-time)
$84,686 Faculty Salary
$63,010 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,400 annual charge
-5,563 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,165 annual charge
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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #122 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,636
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
99.00% Acceptance Rate
39.00% Yield
Enrollment
9,917 Undergraduate
1,410 Graduate
2,128 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
497 Faculties (full-time)
1,657 Staffs (full-time)
$79,242 Faculty Salary
$56,822 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,192 annual charge
-4,499 capacity
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