North Dakota vs. South Dakota State
The following statements compare University of North Dakota and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- North Dakota's tuition ($15,570) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- North Dakota's acceptance rate (77.09%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
- South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than North Dakota (30.80%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,150.
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
- North Dakota (14,172 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,498 students) with more enrolled students.
- North Dakota ($6,333) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
- North Dakota's graduation rate (63%) is higher than South Dakota State (60%).

University of North Dakota
Public, 4 years • Grand Forks, ND #215 National Universities, #4 in North Dakota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,951 In-State
$15,570 out-of-state
$15,570 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,333
Test Scores
Admission
77.09% Acceptance Rate
30.80% Yield
Enrollment
10,216 Undergraduate
3,956 Graduate
4,874 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
743 Faculties (full-time)
2,537 Staffs (full-time)
$83,499 Faculty Salary
$66,501 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,610 annual charge
-2,986 capacity

South Dakota State University
Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #122 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-state
$12,809 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,995
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.71% Acceptance Rate
39.15% Yield
Enrollment
10,177 Undergraduate
1,321 Graduate
2,126 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
508 Faculties (full-time)
1,712 Staffs (full-time)
$79,242 Faculty Salary
$56,822 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,192 annual charge
-4,499 capacity
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