| DU vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,398 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State |
| expensive$42,173 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State |
| More$32,326 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,428 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,205 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter77.81% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.78% |
| Lower9.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.07% |
| 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 Legacy status | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger12,813 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,619 |
| Smaller6,614 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,619 |
| Larger6,199 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,000 |
| Smaller2,787 | Online Student Population | Larger3,777 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,647) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,494 | Number of faculty | 637 |
| Higher$118,036 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,294 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.