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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 (72.57%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than LA Tech (33.67%).
  • LA Tech's SAT score (1,190) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
  • South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than LA Tech (22 to 1).
  • South Dakota State (11,498 students) is larger than LA Tech (11,427 students) with more enrolled students.
  • LA Tech ($9,259) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
  • South Dakota State's graduation rate (60%) is higher than LA Tech (58%).
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
$9,259
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
72.57% Acceptance Rate
33.67% Yield
Enrollment
10,401 Undergraduate
1,026 Graduate
385 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
366 Faculties (full-time)
1,027 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
$5,995
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
98.71% Acceptance Rate
39.15% Yield
Enrollment
10,177 Undergraduate
1,321 Graduate
2,126 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
508 Faculties (full-time)
1,712 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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