USD vs. DU |
#290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges | Rankings* | #99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 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$59,340 |
cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,347 |
Less$6,850 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,610 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,185 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
Easier99.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.68% |
Favorable29.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.90% |
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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller9,856 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,734 |
Larger7,132 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,151 |
Smaller2,724 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,583 |
Larger3,288 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,134 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
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: 2,647) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
636 | Number of faculties | 1,513 |
Lower$78,836 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,657 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.