Dakota State vs. SD Mines
Both Dakota State University and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are Public, 4 years schools located in South Dakota. The following statements compare Dakota State University and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SD Mines's tuition ($14,900) is more expensive than Dakota State ($12,756).
- SD Mines's acceptance rate (79.87%) is lower than Dakota State (88.05%).
- SD Mines has higher yield (38.08%) than Dakota State (17.99%).
- Dakota State's SAT score (1,320) is higher than SD Mines (1,230).
- SD Mines's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Dakota State (18 to 1).
- Dakota State (3,774 students) is larger than SD Mines (2,576 students) with more enrolled students.
- SD Mines ($6,819) has higher amount of financial aid than Dakota State ($6,250).
- SD Mines's graduation rate (53%) is higher than Dakota State (51%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,654 In-State
$12,756 out-of-state
$12,756 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,250
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
88.05% Acceptance Rate
17.99% Yield
Enrollment
3,066 Undergraduate
708 Graduate
2,271 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
100 Faculties (full-time)
355 Staffs (full-time)
$89,528 Faculty Salary
$70,381 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Public, 4 years • Rapid City, SD #1 in South Dakota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,500 In-State
$14,900 out-of-state
$14,900 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,819
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
79.87% Acceptance Rate
38.08% Yield
Enrollment
2,216 Undergraduate
360 Graduate
129 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
153 Faculties (full-time)
374 Staffs (full-time)
$99,857 Faculty Salary
$65,963 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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