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.
  • USD has more expensive tuition & fees ($12,942) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • It is harder to admit to South Dakota State than USD.
  • USD has a higher submitted SAT score (1,140) than South Dakota State (1,140).
  • Both South Dakota State and USD have the same submitted ACT scores (22).
  • South Dakota State has more students with 11,327 students while USD has 9,856 students.
  • USD has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while South Dakota State's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • 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 Statevs.USD
Brookings, South DakotaLocationVermillion, South Dakota
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$9,299
Out-Of-State$12,809
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,432
Out-Of-State$12,942
88%% Receiving Financial Aid57%
$4,636Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,850
86.08 %Acceptance Rates99.46 %
40.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)29.82 %
1,140SAT Score1,185
22ACT Score22
59 %Graduation Rate57 %
-Transfer-out Rate25 %
79 %Retention Rate82 %
11,327Student Population9,856
497Number of Faculties433
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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