College comparison

University of South Dakota vs University of Wisconsin-Parkside

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD	University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside is more selective	99%	75%
SAT (25–75)	1125–1315	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,439	2,844
Avg net price	$19,858	$11,772
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Vermillion, SD	Kenosha, WI

Quick answers

Is University of South Dakota or University of Wisconsin-Parkside harder to get into?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is more selective: University of South Dakota's acceptance rate is approximately 99% and University of Wisconsin-Parkside's is approximately 75% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of South Dakota vs University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1125–1315 at University of South Dakota and — at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.