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Murray State vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Murray State University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Murray State's tuition ($19,452) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • Murray State's acceptance rate (86.17%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than Murray State (17.44%).
  • South Dakota State's SAT score (1,150) is higher than Murray State (1,070).
  • Murray State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
  • South Dakota State (11,327 students) is larger than Murray State (9,479 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Murray State ($10,234) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • South Dakota State's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Murray State (58%).
Murray State University

Murray State University

Public, 4 years • Murray, KY #7 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,708 In-State
$19,452 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,234
Test Scores
1,070 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
86.17% Acceptance Rate
17.44% Yield
Enrollment
7,679 Undergraduate
1,800 Graduate
1,944 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
442 Faculties (full-time)
1,089 Staffs (full-time)
$63,268 Faculty Salary
$46,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,748 annual charge
-3,052 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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