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SD Mines vs. USD

Both South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and University of South Dakota are Public, 4 years schools located in South Dakota. The following statements compare South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and University of South Dakota 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 USD ($12,942).
  • SD Mines's acceptance rate (85.25%) is lower than USD (98.95%).
  • SD Mines has higher yield (37.80%) than USD (25.68%).
  • SD Mines's SAT score (1,230) is higher than USD (1,195).
  • SD Mines's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than USD (14 to 1).
  • USD (9,868 students) is larger than SD Mines (2,492 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SD Mines ($6,718) has higher amount of financial aid than USD ($6,428).
  • USD's graduation rate (61%) is higher than SD Mines (58%).
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Public, 4 years • Rapid City, SD #SD in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,400 In-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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,150 annual charge
-1,083 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
$6,428
Test Scores
1,195 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.95% Acceptance Rate
25.68% Yield
Enrollment
7,095 Undergraduate
2,773 Graduate
3,259 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
414 Faculties (full-time)
1,302 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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