South Dakota State University vs University of South Dakota vs South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
This page compares South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota, and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in South Dakota. South Dakota State University has the largest enrollment (9,198). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ($78,487). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | South Dakota State University | University of South Dakota | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $9,554 | $9,687 | $11,500 |
| Average net price | $20,139 | $20,028 | $20,827 |
| Median student debt | $21,008 | $22,000 | $25,166 |
| Enrollment | 9,198 | 5,439 | 2,071 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 62.2% | 59.9% | 52.2% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $54,220 | $50,172 | $70,245 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $58,802 | $58,316 | $78,487 |
| Admission rate | 98.3% | 98.8% | 79.9% |
| Average SAT score | 1,120 | 1,125 | 1,245 |