- Both University of South Dakota (USD) and North Dakota State University-Main Campus (NDSU) are public.
- USD is located in Vermillion, SD and NDSU is located in Fargo, ND.
- NDSU has more expensive tuition of $15,511 than USD ($12,942).
- USD has tighter acceptance rate of 86.91% than NDSU (91.59%).
- USD has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than NDSU (1,095).
- NDSU is larger with 12,242 students than USD (9,856 students).
University of South Dakota View More Rivals | North Dakota State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #129 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota | Rankings | #223 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Vermillion, SD | Location | Fargo, ND |
USD| Known as | NDSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,432 South Dakota residents $12,942 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,857 North Dakota residents $15,511 out-of-state |
| $7,118 South Dakota residents $12,768 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,746 North Dakota residents $12,538 out-of-state |
| $6,850 | Financial Aid | $5,925 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $35 |
| 86.91% | Acceptance Rate | 91.59% |
| 39.92% | Yield | 44.75% |
| 1,185 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,856 | Total Students | 12,242 |
| 7,132 | Undergraduate | 10,096 |
| 2,724 | Graduate | 2,146 |
| 3,288 | Online Enrollment | 750 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $49,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,500 |
| 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: 2,128) $4,454 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) $4,200 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,920 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 433 Full-time 203 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 534 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 1,282 Full-time 285 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,335 Full-time 199 Part-time |
| $74,898 for Faculties $55,820 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,686 for Faculties $63,010 Part-time |