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UNI vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare University of Northern Iowa and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UNI's tuition ($21,712) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • UNI's acceptance rate (92.74%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.34%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (34.06%) than UNI (31.10%).
  • UNI'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 UNI (18 to 1).
  • South Dakota State (12,056 students) is larger than UNI (9,278 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UNI ($7,415) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($6,191).
  • UNI's graduation rate (68%) is higher than South Dakota State (62%).
University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

Public, 4 years • Cedar Falls, IA #9 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,936 In-State
$21,712 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,415
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
92.74% Acceptance Rate
31.10% Yield
Enrollment
7,711 Undergraduate
1,567 Graduate
1,482 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
407 Faculties (full-time)
1,388 Staffs (full-time)
$77,243 Faculty Salary
$71,653 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
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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