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Mississippi State vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Mississippi State's tuition ($27,637) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (77.64%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.34%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (34.06%) than Mississippi State (19.84%).
  • Mississippi State's SAT score (1,210) is higher than South Dakota State (1,130).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (17 to 1).
  • Mississippi State (23,150 students) is larger than South Dakota State (12,056 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($12,314) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($6,191).
  • Mississippi State's graduation rate (67%) is higher than South Dakota State (62%).
Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University

Public, 4 years • Mississippi State, MS #163 National Universities, #2 in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,202 In-State
$27,637 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,314
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
77.64% Acceptance Rate
19.84% Yield
Enrollment
18,567 Undergraduate
4,583 Graduate
3,877 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,035 Faculties (full-time)
4,925 Staffs (full-time)
$90,000 Faculty Salary
$67,812 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #153 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,191
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.34% Acceptance Rate
34.06% Yield
Enrollment
10,719 Undergraduate
1,337 Graduate
2,300 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
508 Faculties (full-time)
1,712 Staffs (full-time)
$91,715 Faculty Salary
$67,779 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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