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 institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota State University | Madison, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges 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.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota State University | $9,633 / $12,735 | 78.91% | 48% | 18:1 | 3,241 |
| Northern State University | $8,845 / $11,947 | 78.14% | 50% | 16:1 | 3,344 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $10,400 / $14,800 | 82.69% | 55% | 12:1 | 2,492 |
| South Dakota State University | $9,299 / $12,809 | 86.08% | 59% | 18:1 | 11,327 |
| University of South Dakota | $9,432 / $12,942 | 99.46% | 57% | 14:1 | 9,856 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |