USD vs South Dakota State

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 (1,170) than South Dakota State (1,100).
Both USD and South Dakota State have the same submitted ACT scores (22).
South Dakota State has more students with 11,465 students while USD has 9,464 students.
USD has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while South Dakota State's ratio is 17 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 - University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University.

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USD	vs.	South Dakota State
Vermillion, South Dakota	Location	Brookings, 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$9,432 Out-Of-State$12,942	2023 Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,299 Out-Of-State$12,809
59%	% Receiving Financial Aid	64%
$5,677	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$5,323

87.01 %	Acceptance Rates	87.43 %
33.17 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	40.00 %
1,170	SAT Score	1,100
22	ACT Score	22
60 %	Graduation Rate	60 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
77 %	Retention Rate	80 %
9,464	Student Population	11,465
433	Number of Faculties	497
14 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	17 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 daycare	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services