South Dakota State vs. North Dakota |
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #141 in National Universities #1 in North Dakota 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 | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 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$10,951 North Dakota Residents $15,570 Out-of-State |
cheaper$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,677 North Dakota Residents $19,658 Out-of-State |
Less$4,636 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,573 |
Admission | ||
1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Easier86.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.28% |
Favorable40.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.91% |
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 |
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 | ||
Smaller11,327 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,876 |
Smaller9,917 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,928 |
Smaller1,410 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,948 |
Smaller2,128 | Online Student Population | Larger4,511 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher63% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
79% | Retention Rate | 79% |
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: 3,566) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,280) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
641 | Number of faculties | 1,098 |
Lower$83,547 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,452 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.