| USD vs. South Dakota State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State |
| More$6,428 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,995 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,205 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,130 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier98.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter98.34% |
| Lower24.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.06% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller10,619 | Total Enrollment | Larger12,056 |
| Smaller7,619 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,719 |
| Larger3,000 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,337 |
| Larger3,777 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,300 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower60% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 637 | Number of faculty | 651 |
| Lower$83,294 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,715 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.