UCF vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare University of Central Florida and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UCF's tuition ($22,467) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • UCF's acceptance rate (41.04%) is lower than South Dakota State (86.08%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (40.00%) than UCF (33.31%).
  • UCF's SAT score (1,278) is higher than South Dakota State (1,140).
  • South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than UCF (29 to 1).
  • UCF (68,346 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UCF ($7,880) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • UCF's graduation rate (75%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida

Public, 4 years • Orlando, FL #136 National Universities, #4 in Florida more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,368 In-State
$22,467 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,880
Test Scores
1,278 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
41.04% Acceptance Rate
33.31% Yield
Enrollment
58,662 Undergraduate
9,684 Graduate
13,565 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,577 Faculties (full-time)
5,474 Staffs (full-time)
$98,575 Faculty Salary
$66,803 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,670 annual charge
-7,582 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,600 annual charge
South Dakota State University
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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