USD vs South Dakota State

Compare two rival schools - University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University with tuition and admission information where USD is a four-years, public located in Vermillion, SD and South Dakota State is a four-years, public located in Brookings, SD.
The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • USD has more expensive tuition & fees ($12,942) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • It is harder to admit to South Dakota State than USD.
  • USD has a higher submitted SAT score (1,195) than South Dakota State (1,150).
  • Both USD and South Dakota State have the same submitted ACT scores (22).
  • South Dakota State has more students with 11,327 students while USD has 9,856 students.
  • USD has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while South Dakota State's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 497 faculties while USD has 433 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University.
USDvs.South Dakota State
Vermillion, South DakotaLocationBrookings, South Dakota
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$9,432
Out-Of-State$12,942
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,299
Out-Of-State$12,809
57%% Receiving Financial Aid88%
$6,850Average Amount of Financial Aid$4,636
98.95 %Acceptance Rates98.71 %
25.68 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)39.15 %
1,195SAT Score1,150
22ACT Score22
57 %Graduation Rate59 %
25 %Transfer-out Rate-
82 %Retention Rate79 %
9,856Student Population11,327
433Number of Faculties497
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services