| ORU vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$35,470 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,628 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State |
| More$17,447 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,428 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,200 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,205 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier98.90% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter98.78% |
| Lower18.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.07% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record 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 | ||
| Smaller5,936 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,619 |
| Smaller5,017 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,619 |
| Smaller919 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,000 |
| Smaller2,588 | Online Student Population | Larger3,777 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,607) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,850) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 377 | Number of faculty | 637 |
| Lower$70,504 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,294 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.