| South Dakota State vs. DU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 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 | 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 Tuition | expensive$59,340 |
| cheaper$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,347 |
| Less$4,636 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,610 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier86.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.68% |
| Favorable40.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.90% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,327 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,734 |
| Larger9,917 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,151 |
| Smaller1,410 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,583 |
| Smaller2,128 | Online Student Population | Larger3,134 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| 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: 2,647) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 641 | Number of faculties | 1,513 |
| Lower$83,547 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,657 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.