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Murray State vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Murray State University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Murray State's tuition ($19,836) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • Murray State's acceptance rate (85.68%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.34%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (34.06%) than Murray State (17.39%).
  • South Dakota State's SAT score (1,130) is higher than Murray State (1,060).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
  • South Dakota State (12,056 students) is larger than Murray State (10,020 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Murray State ($11,179) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($6,191).
  • South Dakota State's graduation rate (62%) is higher than Murray State (61%).
Murray State University

Murray State University

Public, 4 years • Murray, KY #9 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,900 In-State
$19,836 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,179
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
85.68% Acceptance Rate
17.39% Yield
Enrollment
7,851 Undergraduate
2,169 Graduate
1,796 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
438 Faculties (full-time)
1,072 Staffs (full-time)
$70,683 Faculty Salary
$57,087 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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