South Dakota State vs. UC Merced |
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #164 in National Universities #37 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,167 California Residents $44,944 Out-of-State |
cheaper$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,187 California Residents $29,289 Out-of-State |
Less$4,636 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,089 |
Admission | ||
1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Tighter86.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.46% |
Favorable40.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.94% |
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 English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 |
Enrollment | ||
Larger11,327 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,103 |
Larger9,917 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,343 |
Larger1,410 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller760 |
2,128 | Online Student Population | - |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,351) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
641 | Number of faculties | 485 |
Lower$83,547 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$118,858 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.