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OSU vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Ohio State University-Main Campus and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • OSU's tuition ($38,365) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • OSU's acceptance rate (50.82%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than OSU (22.65%).
  • OSU's SAT score (1,400) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
  • OSU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
  • OSU (60,540 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • OSU ($11,125) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • OSU's graduation rate (88%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Public, 4 years • Columbus, OH #106 National Universities, #4 in Ohio more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,859 In-State
$38,365 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,125
Test Scores
1,400 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
50.82% Acceptance Rate
22.65% Yield
Enrollment
46,123 Undergraduate
14,417 Graduate
3,835 Online Students
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,451 Faculties (full-time)
31,708 Staffs (full-time)
$119,968 Faculty Salary
$69,666 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-15,097 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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