by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota ranking. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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After analyzing 10 schools in South Dakota, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the best value (income $0-$30k) school for bachelor’s degrees in South Dakota in this year’s ranking. South Dakota State is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota.
South Dakota State University has the honor of being ranked #1 in South Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,901.
A rank of #2 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota list means Dakota State University is a great place for students working on their degree. Dakota State is a public institution located in Madison, South Dakota.
Dakota State University has the honor of being ranked #4 in South Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,239.
Out of the 10 bachelor’s degree schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Dakota landed the #3 spot on the list. University of South Dakota is a medium-sized public school located in Vermillion, South Dakota.
University of South Dakota has the honor of being ranked #2 in South Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,873.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota list means Northern State University is a great place for students working on their degree. Aberdeen, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northern State University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of South Dakota. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $12,686.
The quality degree programs at Black Hills State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota. Located in Spearfish, South Dakota, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Black Hills State University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in South Dakota for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $12,147.
National American University - Rapid City landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota ranking. National American University - Rapid City is a small private for-profit school located in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Not only is National American University - Rapid City a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in South Dakota for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,938.
Mount Marty University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota ranking. Yankton, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Mount Marty University has the honor of being ranked #5 in South Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,823.
With a ranking of #8, University of Sioux Falls did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota list. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Sioux Falls is ranked #8 for quality in the state of South Dakota. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $17,861.
Augustana University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota ranking. Augustana Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Augustana University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in South Dakota for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $23,515.
Dakota Wesleyan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in South Dakota ranking, coming in at #10. Dakota Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mitchell, South Dakota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Dakota Wesleyan University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of South Dakota. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,321.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.