MSU vs. South Dakota State
The following statements compare Montana State University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- MSU's tuition ($31,337) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- MSU's acceptance rate (86.83%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
- South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than MSU (19.05%).
- MSU's SAT score (1,160) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
- South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than MSU (18 to 1).
- MSU (16,960 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,498 students) with more enrolled students.
- MSU ($8,079) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
- South Dakota State's graduation rate (60%) is higher than MSU (57%).

Montana State University
Public, 4 years • Bozeman, MT #150 National Universities, #1 in Montana more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,083 In-State
$31,337 out-of-state
$31,337 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,079
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
86.83% Acceptance Rate
19.05% Yield
Enrollment
14,872 Undergraduate
2,088 Graduate
1,009 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
629 Faculties (full-time)
2,651 Staffs (full-time)
$77,421 Faculty Salary
$58,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,764 capacity

South Dakota State University
Public, 4 years • Brookings, SD #122 National Universities, #2 in South Dakota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,299 In-State
$12,809 out-of-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
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,192 annual charge
-4,499 capacity
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