- Both University of South Dakota (USD) and South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) are public.
- Both schools are located in South Dakota.
- USD has more expensive tuition of $12,942 than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- USD has tighter acceptance rate of 86.91% than South Dakota State (91.37%).
- USD has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than South Dakota State (1,140).
- South Dakota State is larger with 11,327 students than USD (9,856 students).
University of South Dakota View More Rivals | South Dakota State University View More Rivals | |
| #129 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota | Rankings | #122 in National Universities #2 in South Dakota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Vermillion, SD | Location | Brookings, SD |
USD| Known as | South Dakota State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,432 South Dakota residents $12,942 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,299 South Dakota residents $12,809 out-of-state |
| $7,118 South Dakota residents $12,768 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,384 South Dakota residents $16,917 out-of-state |
| $6,850 | Financial Aid | $4,636 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 86.91% | Acceptance Rate | 91.37% |
| 39.92% | Yield | 44.79% |
| 1,185 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,856 | Total Students | 11,327 |
| 7,132 | Undergraduate | 9,917 |
| 2,724 | Graduate | 1,410 |
| 3,288 | Online Enrollment | 2,128 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $49,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,200 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128) $4,454 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) $4,136 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 433 Full-time 203 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 497 Full-time 144 Part-time |
| 1,282 Full-time 285 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,657 Full-time 226 Part-time |
| $74,898 for Faculties $55,820 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,242 for Faculties $56,822 Part-time |