- University of Sioux Falls is a private school while University of South Dakota (USD) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in South Dakota.
- University of Sioux Falls has more expensive tuition of $20,740 than USD ($12,942).
- USD has tighter acceptance rate of 86.91% than University of Sioux Falls (92.01%).
- USD is larger with 9,856 students than University of Sioux Falls (1,594 students).
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| #6 in South Dakota | Rankings | #129 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Sioux Falls, SD | Location | Vermillion, SD |
| Known as | USD | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,740 | Undergraduate | $9,432 South Dakota residents $12,942 out-of-state |
| $7,335 | Graduate | $7,118 South Dakota residents $12,768 out-of-state |
| $9,961 | Financial Aid | $6,850 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 92.01% | Acceptance Rate | 86.91% |
| 19.00% | Yield | 39.92% |
| Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,594 | Total Students | 9,856 |
| 1,325 | Undergraduate | 7,132 |
| 269 | Graduate | 2,724 |
| 180 | Online Enrollment | 3,288 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $44,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,500 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 759) $4,250 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128) $4,454 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 | 14 to 1 |
| 55 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 433 Full-time 203 Part-time |
| 164 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,282 Full-time 285 Part-time |
| $59,502 for Faculties $53,666 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,898 for Faculties $55,820 Part-time |