- University of Sioux Falls is a private school while Northern State University (NSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in South Dakota.
- University of Sioux Falls has more expensive tuition of $20,740 than NSU ($11,947).
- NSU has tighter acceptance rate of 87.83% than University of Sioux Falls (92.01%).
- NSU is larger with 3,344 students than University of Sioux Falls (1,594 students).
University of Sioux Falls View More Rivals | Northern State University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in South Dakota | Rankings | #5 in South Dakota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Sioux Falls, SD | Location | Aberdeen, SD |
| Known as | NSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,740 | Undergraduate | $8,845 South Dakota residents $11,947 out-of-state |
| $7,335 | Graduate | $6,736 South Dakota residents $11,936 out-of-state |
| $9,961 | Financial Aid | $6,261 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 92.01% | Acceptance Rate | 87.83% |
| 19.00% | Yield | 37.11% |
| Test Scores | 990 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,594 | Total Students | 3,344 |
| 1,325 | Undergraduate | 2,851 |
| 269 | Graduate | 493 |
| 180 | Online Enrollment | 1,475 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $44,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,300 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 759) $4,250 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 851) $4,900 average annual costs |
| ✔ (17 meals per week) $4,150 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 55 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 89 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 164 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 325 Full-time 54 Part-time |
| $59,502 for Faculties $53,666 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,517 for Faculties $52,378 Part-time |