| NSU vs. South Dakota State |
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|---|---|---|
#9 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,845 South Dakota Residents $11,947 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,736 South Dakota Residents $11,936 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State |
| More$6,261 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,636 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower990 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter78.14% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.08% |
| Lower28.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable40.00% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,344 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,327 |
| Smaller2,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,917 |
| Smaller493 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,410 |
| Smaller1,475 | Online Student Population | Larger2,128 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher59% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 851) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 131 | Number of faculties | 641 |
| Lower$72,039 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,547 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.