Compare University of South Dakota’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

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

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Best	A+	86 of 1,472
Region (The Plains States)	Best	A+	20 of 383
State (South Dakota)	Best	A-	2 of 11

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	86.4%	B-	1,445 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,085	C-	687 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1160	C-	687 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	16 : 1	C-	2,200 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	68.9%	B+	832 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$8,390	B+	592 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$9,911	C+	1,033 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	77.0%	B	1,030 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	59.1%	B	1,086 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	As Expected	C	1,112 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$37,000	B	1,142 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	-$2,256	C	953 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$50,000	B+	905 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	-$2,256	C	953 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	4.8%	B	1,014 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Low	D+	3,015 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Good	B-	2,012 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Good	B	659 of 3,452

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