| SD Mines vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,400 South Dakota Residents $14,800 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,500 South Dakota Residents $14,600 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,336 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,850 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,260 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,185 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter82.69% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.46% |
| Favorable42.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower29.82% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,492 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,856 |
| Smaller2,163 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,132 |
| Smaller329 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,724 |
| Smaller107 | Online Student Population | Larger3,288 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,091) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,880) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 176 | Number of faculties | 636 |
| Higher$90,843 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,836 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.