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NDSU vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare North Dakota State University-Main Campus and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • NDSU's tuition ($15,564) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • NDSU's acceptance rate (94.96%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.34%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (34.06%) than NDSU (32.01%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,130.
  • South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than NDSU (19 to 1).
  • South Dakota State (12,056 students) is larger than NDSU (11,952 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NDSU ($6,521) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($6,191).
  • NDSU's graduation rate (64%) is higher than South Dakota State (62%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,910 In-State
$15,564 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,521
Test Scores
Admission
94.96% Acceptance Rate
32.01% Yield
Enrollment
9,762 Undergraduate
2,190 Graduate
1,054 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
495 Faculties (full-time)
2,319 Staffs (full-time)
$95,441 Faculty Salary
$72,910 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #153 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,191
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.34% Acceptance Rate
34.06% Yield
Enrollment
10,719 Undergraduate
1,337 Graduate
2,300 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
508 Faculties (full-time)
1,712 Staffs (full-time)
$91,715 Faculty Salary
$67,779 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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