Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in South Dakota. By school type, there are 5 public and 3 private schools in best schools in South Dakota. By school level, all 8 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | Spearfish, SD | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| 7 | Dakota State University | Madison, SD | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Mount Marty College | Yankton, SD | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in South Dakota is $16,468 for State residents and $18,274 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 81.38% and graduation rate is 54.38%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota State University | $9,200 / $12,675 | 90% | 56% | 17:1 | 12,104 |
| 2 | Augustana University | $35,884 | 67% | 71% | 12:1 | 2,133 |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $9,332 / $12,807 | 86% | 59% | 16:1 | 10,066 |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $8,672 / $11,742 | 84% | 38% | 18:1 | 4,035 |
| 5 | Northern State University | $8,750 / $11,821 | 84% | 48% | 21:1 | 3,493 |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $19,520 | 91% | 64% | 16:1 | 1,615 |
| 7 | Dakota State University | $9,536 / $12,606 | 77% | 43% | 18:1 | 3,382 |
| 8 | Mount Marty College | $29,136 | 72% | 56% | 13:1 | 1,044 |
| Average | $16,468 / $18,274 | 81.38% | 54.38% | 16.38:1 | 4,734 | |
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