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South Dakota State vs. NDSU

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South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD
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North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, 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 Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents
$12,809 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$10,857 North Dakota Residents
$15,511 Out-of-State
expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents
$16,917 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$8,746 North Dakota Residents
$12,538 Out-of-State
Less$4,636Average Financial Aid AmountMore$5,925
Admission
Higher1,140 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,095 SAT
22 ACT
Tighter86.08%Acceptance RateEasier95.68%
Favorable40.00%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower30.77%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller11,327Total EnrollmentLarger12,242
Smaller9,917Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger10,096
Smaller1,410Graduate Student PopulationLarger2,146
Larger2,128Online Student PopulationSmaller750
Completion & Outcomes
Lower59%Graduate RateHigher63%
-Transfer-out Rate22%
Higher79%Retention RateLower75%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty18 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty17 to 1
641Number of faculties674
Lower$83,547Average Faculty SalaryHigher$86,834
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.