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Nebraska-Lincoln vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's tuition ($27,748) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate (78.64%) is lower than South Dakota State (86.08%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (40.00%) than Nebraska-Lincoln (30.89%).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's SAT score (1,210) is higher than South Dakota State (1,140).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln (23,805 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Nebraska-Lincoln ($11,063) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's graduation rate (64%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Public, 4 years • Lincoln, NE #109 National Universities, #1 in Nebraska more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,108 In-State
$27,748 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,063
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
78.64% Acceptance Rate
30.89% Yield
Enrollment
19,189 Undergraduate
4,616 Graduate
1,652 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,321 Faculties (full-time)
5,929 Staffs (full-time)
$104,448 Faculty Salary
$61,863 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,635 annual charge
-6,195 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,793 annual charge
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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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