Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in South Dakota. By school type, there are 5 public and 3 private schools in best schools in South Dakota. By school level, all 8 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | Spearfish, SD | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 7 | Dakota State University | Madison, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | Yankton, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in South Dakota is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota State University | $9,299 / $12,809 | 86.08% | 59% | 18:1 | 11,327 |
| 2 | Augustana University | $39,190 | 65.79% | 75% | 12:1 | 2,086 |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $9,432 / $12,942 | 99.46% | 57% | 14:1 | 9,856 |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $9,000 / $12,100 | 96.64% | 44% | 18:1 | 3,425 |
| 5 | Northern State University | $8,845 / $11,947 | 78.14% | 50% | 16:1 | 3,344 |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $20,740 | 75.95% | 59% | 17:1 | 1,594 |
| 7 | Dakota State University | $9,633 / $12,735 | 78.91% | 48% | 18:1 | 3,241 |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $33,100 | 68.39% | 56% | 13:1 | 1,252 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in South Dakotaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.