| South Dakota State vs. ORU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$35,470 |
| expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,628 |
| Less$5,995 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$17,447 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,200 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter98.34% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.90% |
| Favorable34.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.82% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | Smaller5,936 |
| Larger10,719 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,017 |
| Larger1,337 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller919 |
| Smaller2,300 | Online Student Population | Larger2,588 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| 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: 2,607) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,850) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 651 | Number of faculty | 377 |
| Higher$91,715 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,504 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.