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South Dakota State vs. USD

Both South Dakota State University and University of South Dakota are Public, 4 years schools located in South Dakota. The following statements compare South Dakota State University and University of South Dakota with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • USD's tuition ($12,942) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • South Dakota State's acceptance rate (98.71%) is lower than USD (98.95%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than USD (25.68%).
  • USD's SAT score (1,195) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
  • USD's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
  • South Dakota State (11,327 students) is larger than USD (9,856 students) with more enrolled students.
  • USD ($6,850) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • South Dakota State's graduation rate (59%) is higher than USD (57%).
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
98.71% Acceptance Rate
39.15% 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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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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