Best private colleges in South Dakota

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- Location: Mitchell, SD
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $21,830
- SAT range: 860-1100
- Niche grade:  B-
#4. Dakota Wesleyan University
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- Location: Yankton, SD
- Acceptance rate: 67%
- Net price: $21,359
- SAT range: 810-1050
- Niche grade:  B
#3. Mount Marty University
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- Location: Sioux Falls, SD
- Acceptance rate: 77%
- Net price: $21,333
- SAT range: 1070-1230
- Niche grade:  B
#2. University of Sioux Falls
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- Location: Sioux Falls, SD
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $26,795
- SAT range: 1020-1300
- Niche grade:  A-

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. Augustana University
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