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- Aberdeen, SD
- #308 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Net price: $16,821
- SAT Range: 1020-1190

#5. Northern State University

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- Madison, SD
- #307 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $17,572
- SAT Range: 1010-1220

#4. Dakota State University

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- Brookings, SD
- #145 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Net price: $17,859
- SAT Range: 980-1220

#3. South Dakota State University

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- Vermillion, SD
- #121 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- Net price: $18,974
- SAT Range: 1050-1290

#2. University of South Dakota

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- Rapid City, SD
- #87 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 81%
- Net price: $19,257
- SAT Range: 1150-1350

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology