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NDSU vs. USD

The following statements compare North Dakota State University-Main Campus and University of South Dakota with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • NDSU's tuition ($15,564) is more expensive than USD ($12,942).
  • NDSU's acceptance rate (94.96%) is lower than USD (98.78%).
  • NDSU has higher yield (32.01%) than USD (24.07%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,205.
  • USD's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than NDSU (19 to 1).
  • NDSU (11,952 students) is larger than USD (10,619 students) with more enrolled students.
  • USD ($6,716) has higher amount of financial aid than NDSU ($6,521).
  • NDSU's graduation rate (64%) is higher than USD (60%).
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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University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota

Public, 4 years • Vermillion, SD #160 National Universities, #3 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,432 In-State
$12,942 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,716
Test Scores
1,205 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.78% Acceptance Rate
24.07% Yield
Enrollment
7,619 Undergraduate
3,000 Graduate
3,777 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
414 Faculties (full-time)
1,302 Staffs (full-time)
$83,294 Faculty Salary
$65,355 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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