NSU vs. USD |
#9 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #290 in National Universities #3 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$8,845 South Dakota Residents $11,947 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State |
cheaper$6,736 South Dakota Residents $11,936 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State |
Less$6,261 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,850 |
Admission | ||
Lower990 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,185 SAT 22 ACT |
Tighter78.14% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.46% |
Lower28.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.82% |
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 |
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 | Larger9,856 |
Smaller2,851 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,132 |
Smaller493 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,724 |
Smaller1,475 | Online Student Population | Larger3,288 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
25% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
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: 2,128) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
131 | Number of faculties | 636 |
Lower$72,039 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,836 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.