| South Dakota State vs. URI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #158 in National Universities #3 in Rhode Island 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,408 Rhode Island Residents $35,804 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,450 Rhode Island Residents $31,952 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,636 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,715 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,140 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier86.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.39% |
| Favorable40.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.57% |
| 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,327 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,473 |
| Smaller9,917 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,768 |
| Smaller1,410 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,705 |
| Larger2,128 | Online Student Population | Smaller775 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher71% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| 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: 5,570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,650) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 641 | Number of faculties | 1,122 |
| Lower$83,547 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,353 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.