University of Sioux Falls and University of South Dakota are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Sioux falls is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Sioux Falls, SD and USD is a four-year, public school located in Vermillion, SD.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| University of Sioux Falls | vs. | University of South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | Location | Vermillion, South Dakota |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| $21,750 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,432
Out-Of-State$12,942 |
| 93% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 55% |
| $12,973 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $6,716 |
| 82.89 % | Acceptance Rates | 98.78 % |
| 15.27 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 24.07 % |
| - | SAT Score | 1,205 |
| - | ACT Score | 22 |
| 63 % | Graduation Rate | 60 % |
| 1 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 74 % | Retention Rate | 79 % |
| 1,450 | Student Population | 10,619 |
| 58 | Number of Faculties | 414 |
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |