| Dakota State vs. BHSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#11 in Federal Region VIII Universities #7 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Federal Region VIII Universities #4 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,633 South Dakota Residents $12,735 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,000 South Dakota Residents $12,100 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,731 South Dakota Residents $11,931 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,916 South Dakota Residents $15,849 Out-of-State |
| More$5,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,601 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,080 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter78.91% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.64% |
| Favorable53.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.52% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,241 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,425 |
| Smaller2,757 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,261 |
| Larger484 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller164 |
| Larger1,773 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,332 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher48% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 934) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 826) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,848) |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 134 | Number of faculties | 215 |
| Higher$81,180 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,454 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.