South Dakota State vs. GMU
The following statements compare South Dakota State University and George Mason University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- GMU's tuition ($39,397) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- South Dakota State's acceptance rate (86.08%) is lower than GMU (90.00%).
- South Dakota State has higher yield (40.00%) than GMU (23.02%).
- GMU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than South Dakota State (1,140).
- GMU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
- GMU (39,049 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
- GMU ($9,810) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
- GMU's graduation rate (70%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
South Dakota State University
Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #122 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-state
$12,809 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,636
Test Scores
1,140 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
86.08% Acceptance Rate
40.00% Yield
Enrollment
9,917 Undergraduate
1,410 Graduate
2,128 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
497 Faculties (full-time)
1,657 Staffs (full-time)
$79,242 Faculty Salary
$56,822 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,136 annual charge
-4,137 capacity
George Mason University
Public, 4 years • Fairfax, VA #145 National Universities, #11 in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,815 In-State
$39,397 out-of-state
$39,397 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,810
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
90.00% Acceptance Rate
23.02% Yield
Enrollment
27,014 Undergraduate
12,035 Graduate
7,421 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,399 Faculties (full-time)
4,309 Staffs (full-time)
$109,233 Faculty Salary
$77,607 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,810 annual charge
-6,354 capacity
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