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 |
2024 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$6,850 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,261 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,185 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT 21 ACT |
Easier99.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.14% |
Favorable29.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.94% |
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 | ||
Larger9,856 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,344 |
Larger7,132 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,851 |
Larger2,724 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller493 |
Larger3,288 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,475 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
25% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
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) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
636 | Number of faculties | 131 |
Higher$78,836 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,039 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.