- University of South Dakota (USD) is a public school while Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a private school.
- USD is located in Vermillion, SD and ORU is located in Tulsa, OK.
- ORU has more expensive tuition of $34,100 than USD ($12,942).
- USD has tighter acceptance rate of 86.91% than ORU (93.34%).
- USD has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than ORU (1,100).
- USD is larger with 9,856 students than ORU (5,051 students).
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| #129 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota | Rankings | #4 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Vermillion, SD | Location | Tulsa, OK |
USD| Known as | ORU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,432 South Dakota residents $12,942 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $34,100 |
| $7,118 South Dakota residents $12,768 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,102 |
| $6,850 | Financial Aid | $18,660 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 86.91% | Acceptance Rate | 93.34% |
| 39.92% | Yield | 27.34% |
| 1,185 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,856 | Total Students | 5,051 |
| 7,132 | Undergraduate | 4,289 |
| 2,724 | Graduate | 762 |
| 3,288 | Online Enrollment | 1,852 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $49,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,100 |
| 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: 2,607) $4,200 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $4,850 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 | 151 Full-time 224 Part-time |
| 1,282 Full-time 285 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 565 Full-time 255 Part-time |
| $74,898 for Faculties $55,820 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,750 for Faculties $53,628 Part-time |