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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 ($15,511) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • South Dakota State's acceptance rate (86.08%) is lower than NDSU (95.68%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (40.00%) than NDSU (30.77%).
  • South Dakota State's SAT score (1,140) is higher than NDSU (1,095).
  • NDSU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
  • NDSU (12,242 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NDSU ($5,925) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • NDSU's graduation rate (63%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,857 In-State
$15,511 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,925
Test Scores
1,095 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
95.68% Acceptance Rate
30.77% Yield
Enrollment
10,096 Undergraduate
2,146 Graduate
750 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
534 Faculties (full-time)
2,335 Staffs (full-time)
$84,686 Faculty Salary
$63,010 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,200 annual charge
-5,563 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,920 annual charge
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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #122 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
$4,636
Test Scores
1,140 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
86.08% Acceptance Rate
40.00% Yield
Enrollment
9,917 Undergraduate
1,410 Graduate
2,128 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
497 Faculties (full-time)
1,657 Staffs (full-time)
$79,242 Faculty Salary
$56,822 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,136 annual charge
-4,137 capacity
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