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 institutions.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota State University | Brookings, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | Spearfish, SD | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 7 | Dakota State University | Madison, SD | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | Yankton, SD | Private (not-for-profit), four-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 - for all undergraduate students. 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 | $9,299 / $12,809 | 98.34% | 62% | 17:1 | 12,056 |
| 2 | Augustana University | $40,160 | 67.75% | 73% | 12:1 | 2,390 |
| 3 | University of South Dakota | $9,432 / $12,942 | 98.78% | 60% | 16:1 | 10,619 |
| 4 | Black Hills State University | $8,916 / $12,018 | 96.33% | 43% | 17:1 | 3,346 |
| 5 | Northern State University | $8,845 / $11,947 | 93.00% | 49% | 19:1 | 3,708 |
| 6 | University of Sioux Falls | $21,750 | 82.89% | 63% | 18:1 | 1,450 |
| 7 | Dakota State University | $9,654 / $12,756 | 88.05% | 51% | 18:1 | 3,774 |
| 8 | Mount Marty University | $34,600 | 42.57% | 52% | 12:1 | 1,284 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in South Dakotaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.
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