Quad
U. South Dakota
Michigan Technological

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    U. South Dakota is more diverse (index 0.41 vs. 0.32)

    Diversity index
  2. 2

    U. South Dakota has 6 pts more first-gen students than Michigan Technological (24% vs. 19%)

    First-generation students
  3. 3

    Michigan Technological has 2 pts more Pell recipients than U. South Dakota (20% vs. 19%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
U. South Dakota5.4K
Michigan Technological6K
Pell Grant share
U. South Dakota19%
Michigan Technological20%
First-gen share
U. South Dakota24%
Michigan Technological19%
Diversity index
U. South Dakota0.41
Michigan Technological0.32

Who they are

Men
U. South Dakota36%
Michigan Technological71%
Part-time students
U. South Dakota12%
Michigan Technological3%
Students 25 and older
U. South Dakota7%
Michigan Technological3%

Race & ethnicity

U. South Dakota
Michigan Technological
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
U. South Dakota52%
Michigan Technological73%
First-years from other states
U. South Dakota34%
Michigan Technological25%
First-years from abroad
U. South Dakota14%
Michigan Technological1%
New transfer students this fall
U. South Dakota317
Michigan Technological139
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
U. South Dakota18%
Michigan Technological9%

Campus

U. South Dakota
Distant townNCAA D-I FCS · The Summit LeagueROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
Michigan Technological
Remote townNCAA D-II · Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyU. South DakotaMichigan Technological
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus records–Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why