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San Diego State vs. USD

The following statements compare San Diego State University and University of South Dakota with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • San Diego State's tuition ($21,328) is more expensive than USD ($12,942).
  • San Diego State's acceptance rate (36.19%) is lower than USD (98.78%).
  • USD has higher yield (24.07%) than San Diego State (20.36%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,205.
  • USD's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than San Diego State (27 to 1).
  • San Diego State (41,137 students) is larger than USD (10,619 students) with more enrolled students.
  • San Diego State ($11,851) has higher amount of financial aid than USD ($6,716).
  • San Diego State's graduation rate (76%) is higher than USD (60%).
San Diego State University

San Diego State University

Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #145 National Universities, #32 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,728 In-State
$21,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,851
Test Scores
Admission
36.19% Acceptance Rate
20.36% Yield
Enrollment
35,782 Undergraduate
5,355 Graduate
2,454 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,012 Faculties (full-time)
3,067 Staffs (full-time)
$117,223 Faculty Salary
$85,193 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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