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 ($12,942) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
It is harder to admit to USD than South Dakota State.
South Dakota State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,123) than USD (1,123).
Both USD and South Dakota State have the same submitted ACT scores (23).
South Dakota State has more students with 11,405 students while USD has 9,459 students.
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.

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$9,432 Out-Of-State$12,942	Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,299 Out-Of-State$12,809
60% ($5,495)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	70% ($4,603)
$5,495	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$4,603
86.91 %	Acceptance Rates	91.37 %
39.92 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	44.79 %
1,123	SAT Score	1,150
23	ACT Score	23
60 %	Graduation Rate	59 %
1 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
81 %	Retention Rate	81 %
9,459	Student Population	11,405
433	Number of Faculties	497
15 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