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 Public, 4 or more years schools.
USD has more expensive tuition & fees ($12,807) than South Dakota State ($12,675).
It is harder to admit to USD than South Dakota State.
South Dakota State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,085) than USD (1,085).
South Dakota State has higher submitted ACT score (22) than USD (22).
South Dakota State has more students with 12,104 students while USD has 10,066 students.
South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 541 faculties while USD has 445 full-time faculties.

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

Which school is more in your mind and would you like to go to?

USDSouth Dakota State

USD	vs.	South Dakota State
Vermillion, South Dakota	Location	Brookings, South Dakota
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
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$9,332 Out-Of-State$12,807	Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,200 Out-Of-State$12,675
53% ($5,302)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	56% ($4,847)
$5,302	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$4,847
86.91 %	Acceptance Rates	91.37 %
39.92 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	44.79 %
1,085	SAT Score	1,155
22	ACT Score	23
59 %	Graduation Rate	56 %
27 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
77 %	Retention Rate	76 %
10,066	Student Population	12,104
445	Number of Faculties	541
16 to 1	Student 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