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Institutional Characteristics

The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Academic Comparison - Selected Colleges
NameLocationType/LevelHighest DegreeOffered Degree
Dakota State University Madison, SDPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Northern State University Aberdeen, SDPublic, four-yearsMaster's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SDPublic, four-yearsMaster's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SDPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeAssociate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
University of South Dakota Vermillion, SDPublic, four-yearsDoctor's DegreeCertificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate

Key Facts Comparison

The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $8,199 for State residents and $11,022 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 84.80% and graduation rate is 43.20%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Key Facts Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesAcceptance RateGraduation RateStudent Faculty RatioStudent Population
Dakota State University $9,633 / $12,735 78.91% 48% 18:13,241
Northern State University $8,845 / $11,947 78.14% 50% 16:13,344
Oglala Lakota College $2,684 / $2,684 - 6% 10:11,177
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology $10,400 / $14,800 82.69% 55% 12:12,492
University of South Dakota $9,432 / $12,942 99.46% 57% 14:19,856
Average$8,199 / $11,02284.80%43.20%14.00:14,022