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Compare Dakota State University’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Dakota State University’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Dakota State University compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

StatGradeRank
Value for your Money
NationwideGoodB+392 of 1,472
Region (The Plains States)GoodB+82 of 383
State (South Dakota)LowD+7 of 11
Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity77.4%B1,125 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)1,138B-479 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score1210B-479 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio18 : 1D2,622 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers68.2%B+861 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation$8,402B+587 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student$9,133C+1,188 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate67.0%C-1,868 of 3,392
Graduation Rate43.8%C-1,830 of 3,271
Graduation Rate BoostWorse Than ExpectedD-1,659 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation
B-
Boost Following Graduation
D+
Average Mid-Career
C+
Boost Mid-Career
D+
Student Loan Default Rate
C
Diversity
Ethnic DiversityLowD+2,966 of 3,732
Male to Female DiversityFairC+2,526 of 3,732
Geographic DiversityGoodB640 of 3,452

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