- Dakota State University (Dakota State) is a public school while University of Sioux Falls is a private school.
- Both schools are located in South Dakota.
- University of Sioux Falls has more expensive tuition of $20,740 than Dakota State ($12,735).
- Dakota State has tighter acceptance rate of 84.36% than University of Sioux Falls (92.01%).
- Dakota State is larger with 3,241 students than University of Sioux Falls (1,594 students).
Dakota State University View More Rivals | University of Sioux Falls View More Rivals | |
| #1 in South Dakota | Rankings | #6 in South Dakota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Madison, SD | Location | Sioux Falls, SD |
Dakota State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,633 South Dakota residents $12,735 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,740 |
| $6,731 South Dakota residents $11,931 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,335 |
| $5,725 | Financial Aid | $9,961 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 84.36% | Acceptance Rate | 92.01% |
| 46.46% | Yield | 19.00% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,241 | Total Students | 1,594 |
| 2,757 | Undergraduate | 1,325 |
| 484 | Graduate | 269 |
| 1,773 | Online Enrollment | 180 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $43,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 934) $4,322 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 759) $4,250 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $4,150 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 103 Full-time 31 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 229 Part-time |
| 311 Full-time 54 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 164 Full-time 261 Part-time |
| $77,017 for Faculties $60,686 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,502 for Faculties $53,666 Part-time |