| South Dakota State vs. NDSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,910 North Dakota Residents $15,564 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,786 North Dakota Residents $12,578 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,995 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,139 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier98.34% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter94.96% |
| Favorable34.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower32.01% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores 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 | ||
| Larger12,056 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,952 |
| Larger10,719 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,762 |
| Smaller1,337 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,190 |
| Larger2,300 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,054 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 651 | Number of faculty | 643 |
| Lower$91,715 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$95,441 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.