The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • NDSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($15,511) than USD ($12,942).
  • It is harder to admit to NDSU than USD.
  • USD has a higher submitted SAT score (1,095) than NDSU (1,095).
  • Both NDSU and USD have the same submitted ACT scores (22).
  • NDSU has more students with 12,242 students while USD has 9,856 students.
  • USD has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while NDSU's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • NDSU has more full-time faculties with 534 faculties while USD has 433 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - North Dakota State University-Main Campus and University of South Dakota.
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NDSUvs.USD
Fargo, North DakotaLocationVermillion, South Dakota
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$10,857
Out-Of-State$15,511
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,432
Out-Of-State$12,942
66%% Receiving Financial Aid57%
$5,925Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,850
95.68 %Acceptance Rates99.46 %
30.77 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)29.82 %
1,095SAT Score1,185
22ACT Score22
63 %Graduation Rate57 %
22 %Transfer-out Rate25 %
75 %Retention Rate82 %
12,242Student Population9,856
534Number of Faculties433
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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