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LA Tech vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Louisiana Tech University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • LA Tech's tuition ($16,866) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • LA Tech's acceptance rate (73.00%) is lower than South Dakota State (99.00%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.00%) than LA Tech (34.00%).
  • LA Tech's SAT score (1,190) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
  • South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than LA Tech (23 to 1).
  • South Dakota State (11,327 students) is larger than LA Tech (10,839 students) with more enrolled students.
  • LA Tech ($9,857) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 59%.
Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University

Public, 4 years • Ruston, LA #138 National Universities, #3 in Louisiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,125 In-State
$16,866 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,857
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
73.00% Acceptance Rate
34.00% Yield
Enrollment
9,924 Undergraduate
915 Graduate
611 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
378 Faculties (full-time)
993 Staffs (full-time)
$73,696 Faculty Salary
$50,445 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,614 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
1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
99.00% Acceptance Rate
39.00% 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
-$5,192 annual charge
-4,499 capacity
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