| SD Mines vs. NSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 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 | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,400 South Dakota Residents $14,800 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,845 South Dakota Residents $11,947 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,500 South Dakota Residents $14,600 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,736 South Dakota Residents $11,936 Out-of-State |
| More$6,336 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,261 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier82.69% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.14% |
| Favorable42.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.94% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,492 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,344 |
| Smaller2,163 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,851 |
| Smaller329 | Graduate Student Population | Larger493 |
| Smaller107 | Online Student Population | Larger1,475 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,091) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 851) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,880) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 176 | Number of faculties | 131 |
| Higher$90,843 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,039 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.