FSU vs. South Dakota State
The following statements compare Florida State University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- FSU's tuition ($21,683) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- FSU's acceptance rate (25.38%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
- South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than FSU (31.34%).
- FSU's SAT score (1,310) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
- FSU (43,234 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,498 students) with more enrolled students.
- FSU ($8,848) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
- FSU's graduation rate (83%) is higher than South Dakota State (60%).

Florida State University
Public, 4 years • Tallahassee, FL #99 National Universities, #3 in Florida more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,517 In-State
$21,683 out-of-state
$21,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,848
Test Scores
1,310 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
25.38% Acceptance Rate
31.34% Yield
Enrollment
32,217 Undergraduate
11,017 Graduate
5,324 Online Students
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,687 Faculties (full-time)
7,154 Staffs (full-time)
$103,515 Faculty Salary
$57,740 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,490 annual charge
-6,709 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,750 annual charge

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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