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.
  • University of North Dakota has more expensive tuition & fees ($15,570) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • It is harder to admit to University of North Dakota than South Dakota State.
  • University of North Dakota has more students with 13,876 students while South Dakota State has 11,327 students.
  • University of North Dakota has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while South Dakota State's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • University of North Dakota has more full-time faculties with 712 faculties while South Dakota State has 497 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of North Dakota and South Dakota State University.
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University of North DakotaSouth Dakota State
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University of North Dakotavs.South Dakota State
Grand Forks, North DakotaLocationBrookings, 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$10,951
Out-Of-State$15,570
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,299
Out-Of-State$12,809
65%% Receiving Financial Aid88%
$6,573Average Amount of Financial Aid$4,636
83.28 %Acceptance Rates86.08 %
31.91 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)40.00 %
-SAT Score1,140
-ACT Score22
63 %Graduation Rate59 %
24 %Transfer-out Rate-
79 %Retention Rate79 %
13,876Student Population11,327
712Number of Faculties497
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 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 services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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