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LSU vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • LSU's tuition ($28,631) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • LSU's acceptance rate (75.72%) is lower than South Dakota State (86.08%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (40.00%) than LSU (25.16%).
  • LSU's SAT score (1,230) is higher than South Dakota State (1,140).
  • South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than LSU (22 to 1).
  • LSU (37,348 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • LSU ($11,917) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • LSU's graduation rate (69%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,954 In-State
$28,631 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,917
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
75.72% Acceptance Rate
25.16% Yield
Enrollment
30,952 Undergraduate
6,396 Graduate
3,031 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,342 Faculties (full-time)
6,275 Staffs (full-time)
$92,454 Faculty Salary
$64,342 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,130 annual charge
-8,802 capacity
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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University

Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #122 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
$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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,136 annual charge
-4,137 capacity
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