South Dakota State vs USD

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

Both are four-years, public schools.
USD has more expensive tuition & fees ($12,942) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
It is harder to admit to USD than South Dakota State.
USD has a higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than South Dakota State (1,100).
Both South Dakota State and USD have the same submitted ACT scores (22).
South Dakota State has more students with 11,465 students while USD has 9,464 students.
South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 497 faculties while USD has 433 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - South Dakota State University and University of South Dakota.

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South Dakota State	vs.	USD
Brookings, South Dakota	Location	Vermillion, South Dakota
four-years, public	School Type	four-years, public
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
In-State$9,299 Out-Of-State$12,809	Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,432 Out-Of-State$12,942
64% ($5,323)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	59% ($5,677)
$5,323	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$5,677
91.37 %	Acceptance Rates	86.91 %
44.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	39.92 %
1,100	SAT Score	1,170
22	ACT Score	22
60 %	Graduation Rate	60 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
80 %	Retention Rate	77 %
11,465	Student Population	9,464
497	Number of Faculties	433
17 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare