| USD vs. DePaul |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #294 in National Universities #29 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's 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$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$44,460 |
| cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,525 |
| Less$6,850 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$23,507 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,185 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,190 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier99.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.17% |
| Favorable29.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,856 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,917 |
| Smaller7,132 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,134 |
| Smaller2,724 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,783 |
| Smaller3,288 | Online Student Population | Larger4,119 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,719) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,716) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 636 | Number of faculties | 1,792 |
| Lower$78,836 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$107,061 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.