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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).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
  • MSU (16,681 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • MSU ($5,742) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • South Dakota State's graduation rate (59%) is higher than MSU (56%).
Montana State University

Montana State University

Public, 4 years • Bozeman, MT #150 National Universities, #1 in Montana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,083 In-State
$31,337 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,742
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
86.83% Acceptance Rate
19.05% Yield
Enrollment
14,625 Undergraduate
2,056 Graduate
1,074 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
736 Faculties (full-time)
2,517 Staffs (full-time)
$77,421 Faculty Salary
$58,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,764 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
98.71% Acceptance Rate
39.15% 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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