Chadron State vs South Dakota University

Chadron State College and the University of South Dakota, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Chadron State, nestled in the scenic Nebraska panhandle, boasts a close-knit community with a focus on personalized attention, while the University of South Dakota, located in the vibrant city of Vermillion, offers a comprehensive range of academic programs and a lively campus atmosphere. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes, these universities cater to diverse student aspirations. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences, ensuring a fulfilling and successful college journey.

	Chadron State College	University of South Dakota
Overview
Location	Chadron, Nebraska	Vermillion, South Dakota
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	87.0%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $35
SAT range	N/A	1050 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	19 - 25
Students submitting SAT score		3.0%
Students submitting ACT score		80.0%
Total number of applicants		4,272
Total number of admissions given out		3,717
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,233
Yield rate		33.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,992 Out of state: $24,022	In state: $25,657 Out of state: $29,167
Average net price	$15,147	$18,974
Tuition	In state: $5,720 Out of state: $5,750	In state: $7,773 Out of state: $11,283
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,090 Meal plan: $4,450	Room/dormitory: $4,366 Meal plan: $4,234
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,963	84.0% Average amount $5,196
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $4,623	60.0% Average amount $5,102
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $9,349	14.0% Average amount $9,890

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,800 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%	6,987 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%
Graduate students	450 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%	2,477 Men 37.2% Women 62.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	47.0%	39.4%
International students	1.3%	2.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,197	2,154
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Nebraska Colorado South Dakota Wyoming Florida	South Dakota Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology Public Administration and Social Service	Health Professions Education Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.7%	60.1%
Dropout rate	21.8%	14.2%
Transferred out	37.8%	24.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,478 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $77,045 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,195 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $49,361 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,481 Year 2: $41,844 Year 3: $43,873 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,127 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $43,003 Plant Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,245 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $40,159 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,603 Year 2: $37,699 Year 3: $38,920 Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,383 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,964 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,098 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $35,318 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $30,855 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,618 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: N/A	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $110,722 Year 2: $100,951 Year 3: $109,099 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $88,473 Year 2: $97,071 Year 3: $100,634 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,587 Year 2: $68,778 Year 3: $81,751 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $69,478 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,040 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $68,456 Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $58,011 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $68,011 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,632 Year 3: $64,788 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $65,801 Year 2: $65,170 Year 3: $64,105 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,161 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $63,921 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $46,986 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $61,718

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