| NSU vs. BHSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#9 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Federal Region VIII Universities #4 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,845 South Dakota Residents $11,947 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,000 South Dakota Residents $12,100 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,736 South Dakota Residents $11,936 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,916 South Dakota Residents $15,849 Out-of-State |
| More$6,261 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,601 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower990 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,030 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter78.14% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.64% |
| Lower28.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.52% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 | ||
| Smaller3,344 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,425 |
| Smaller2,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,261 |
| Larger493 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller164 |
| Larger1,475 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,332 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher50% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 851) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 826) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,848) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 131 | Number of faculties | 215 |
| Higher$72,039 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,454 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.