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Kairos vs. South Dakota State

Both Kairos University and South Dakota State University are 4 years schools located in South Dakota. The following statements compare Kairos University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • South Dakota State's tuition ($12,809) is more expensive than Kairos ($3,600).
  • Kairos's acceptance rate (74.29%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than Kairos (15.38%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,150.
  • Kairos's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (17 to 1).
  • South Dakota State (11,498 students) is larger than Kairos (1,105 students) with more enrolled students.
  • South Dakota State ($5,995) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 60%.
Kairos University

Kairos University

Private, 4 years • Sioux Falls, SD #1 Faith-based Schools, #SD in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$3,600
Financial Aid
Test Scores
Admission
74.29% Acceptance Rate
15.38% Yield
Enrollment
36 Undergraduate
1,069 Graduate
1,009 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
13 Faculties (full-time)
18 Staffs (full-time)
$46,615 Faculty Salary
$87,000 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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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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