| South Dakota State vs. UNOMAHA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #322 in National Universities #5 in Nebraska 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,718 Nebraska Residents $23,206 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,305 Nebraska Residents $17,500 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,995 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,673 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier98.34% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.98% |
| Favorable34.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.31% |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller12,056 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,972 |
| Smaller10,719 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,756 |
| Smaller1,337 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,216 |
| Smaller2,300 | Online Student Population | Larger3,647 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,380) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 651 | Number of faculty | 1,063 |
| Higher$91,715 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,762 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.