USD vs. NDSU

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in Missouri Valley Conference.

USDvs.NDSU

Both USD and NDSU are public. USD is located in Vermillion, SD and NDSU is located in Fargo, ND.
  • USD Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $12,768 than NDSU Graduate School ($12,538).
  • USD Graduate School is larger with 2,724 graduate students than NDSU Graduate School (2,146 students).
  • NDSU Graduate School is more graduate programs of 236 programs than USD Graduate School (180 programs).
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#129 in National Universities
#3 in South Dakota
Rankings#223 in National Universities
#3 in North Dakota
Public, 4 yearsSchool TypePublic, 4 years
Vermillion, SDLocationFargo, ND
Academic
$35Graduate School Application Fee$35
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
180 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs236 Programs
11 ProgramsNumber of Online Graduate Programs5 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$7,118 South Dakota residents
$12,768 out-of-state
Average Graduate Programs$8,746 North Dakota residents
$12,538 out-of-state
$34,372 South Dakota residents
$79,202 out-of-state
Medical School Tuition
Student Population
9,856Total Students12,242
2,724Graduate Enrollment2,146
3,288Online Graduate Enrollment750
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,128)
$4,454 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563)
$4,200 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,920 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
433 Full-time
203 Part-time
Number of Faculties534 Full-time
140 Part-time
1,282 Full-time
285 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,335 Full-time
199 Part-time
$74,898 for Faculties
$55,820 Part-time
Average Salary$84,686 for Faculties
$63,010 Part-time
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