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 | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$34,100 |
expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,102 |
Less$4,636 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$18,660 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
Easier86.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.37% |
Favorable40.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.68% |
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 | ||
Larger11,327 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,051 |
Larger9,917 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,289 |
Larger1,410 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller762 |
Larger2,128 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,852 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
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) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
641 | Number of faculties | 375 |
Higher$83,547 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,760 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.