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Is USD a Good School for the Money?

Top 10% National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$100,543 Avg Total Cost

University of South Dakota Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if USD is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Very Good Value Nationwide

Top 10% National Value
Top 25% National Quality
Bargain Price

University of South Dakota is ranked #120 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on the type of quality education University of South Dakota provides, we expected it to be priced higher. We consider USD to be a great value, ranked #120 out of 2223 in College Factual's Best Colleges for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  120 out of 2223
Overpriced
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National Value Score  94.65 out of 100
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $100,543 for an USD Degree

On average, a bachelor's degree from USD will cost you about $100,543. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $23,220 and a typical 4.33 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$23,220
Average Years to Graduate4.33
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$100,543

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average USD student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your USD degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$77,975 In-State With Aid
$113,624 Avg Cost No Aid
4.33 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how USD value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$113,624#0F
All Students$100,543#120A
Only Students Receiving Aid$89,835#1,139C
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$101,764#F
All Students$88,678#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$77,975#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of South Dakota.

About 92% of USD students receive financial aid. Get more details on what USD financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average USD cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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