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K-State vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Kansas State University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • K-State's tuition ($28,568) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • K-State's acceptance rate (81.69%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.34%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (34.06%) than K-State (27.48%).
  • K-State's SAT score (1,170) is higher than South Dakota State (1,130).
  • South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than K-State (19 to 1).
  • K-State (20,295 students) is larger than South Dakota State (12,056 students) with more enrolled students.
  • K-State ($9,399) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($6,191).
  • K-State's graduation rate (71%) is higher than South Dakota State (62%).
Kansas State University

Kansas State University

Public, 4 years • Manhattan, KS #128 National Universities, #1 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,221 In-State
$28,568 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,399
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
81.69% Acceptance Rate
27.48% Yield
Enrollment
15,650 Undergraduate
4,645 Graduate
3,365 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
905 Faculties (full-time)
4,196 Staffs (full-time)
$97,526 Faculty Salary
$69,479 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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