The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • DU is a private (not-for-profit) and South Dakota State is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • DU has more expensive tuition & fees ($56,439) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • It is harder to admit to DU than South Dakota State.
  • DU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,295) than South Dakota State (1,100).
  • DU has higher submitted ACT score (29) than South Dakota State (22).
  • DU has more students with 14,130 students while South Dakota State has 11,465 students.
  • DU has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while South Dakota State's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • DU has more full-time faculties with 742 faculties while South Dakota State has 497 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Denver and South Dakota State University.
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DUvs.South Dakota State
Denver, ColoradoLocationBrookings, South Dakota
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practiceHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practice
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
$56,4392023 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,299
Out-Of-State$12,809
88%% Receiving Financial Aid64%
$31,796Average Amount of Financial Aid$5,323
63.63 %Acceptance Rates87.43 %
11.23 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)40.00 %
1,295SAT Score1,100
29ACT Score22
76 %Graduation Rate60 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
84 %Retention Rate80 %
14,130Student Population11,465
742Number of Faculties497
10 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesRemedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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