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Is South Dakota State a Good School for the Money?

Top 5% National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$99,378 Avg Total Cost

South Dakota State University Value Report

Is a South Dakota State degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Very Good Value Nationwide

Top 5% National Value
Top 15% National Quality
Bargain Price

South Dakota State University is ranked #45 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Ranked #45 out of 2223 in the nation for value, South Dakota State University is underpriced by our estimation and is a great value.

National Value Ranking  45 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  97.99 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

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 $99,378 for a South Dakota State Degree

The average South Dakota State student's degree will cost an estimated $99,378. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $22,586 and a typical 4.4 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$22,586
Average Years to Graduate4.4
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$99,378

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average South Dakota State student takes 4.4 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your South Dakota State degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$76,908 In-State With Aid
$111,470 Avg Cost No Aid
4.4 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

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

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$111,470#0F
All Students$99,378#45A+
Only Students Receiving Aid$89,483#912C+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$98,894#F
All Students$86,803#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$76,908#F

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

About 95% of South Dakota State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what South Dakota State financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. 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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