| USD vs. NSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,845 South Dakota Residents $11,947 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,736 South Dakota Residents $11,936 Out-of-State |
| More$6,428 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,397 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,205 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier98.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter93.00% |
| Lower24.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.25% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,619 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,708 |
| Larger7,619 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,169 |
| Larger3,000 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller539 |
| Larger3,777 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,636 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher60% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 851) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,250) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 637 | Number of faculty | 140 |
| Higher$83,294 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,539 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.