| USD vs. The Catholic University of America |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #280 in National Universities |
| 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 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$55,834 |
| cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,220 |
| Less$6,850 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,865 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,185 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier99.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.59% |
| Favorable29.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.41% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,856 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,968 |
| Larger7,132 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,011 |
| Larger2,724 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,957 |
| Larger3,288 | Online Student Population | Smaller392 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| 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: 1,976) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 636 | Number of faculties | 674 |
| Lower$78,836 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$93,990 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.