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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USDSouth Dakota State
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USDvs.South Dakota State
Vermillion, South DakotaLocationBrookings, South Dakota
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practiceHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research / scholarship and professional practice
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch 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 Aid64%
$5,677Average Amount of Financial Aid$5,323
87.01 %Acceptance Rates87.43 %
33.17 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)40.00 %
1,170SAT Score1,100
22ACT Score22
60 %Graduation Rate60 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
77 %Retention Rate80 %
9,464Student Population11,465
433Number of Faculties497
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesRemedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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