South Dakota State vs. Freed-Hardeman
The following statements compare South Dakota State University and Freed-Hardeman University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Freed-Hardeman's tuition ($25,000) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- Freed-Hardeman's acceptance rate (90.62%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
- South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than Freed-Hardeman (27.56%).
- South Dakota State's SAT score (1,150) is higher than Freed-Hardeman (1,010).
- Freed-Hardeman's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (17 to 1).
- South Dakota State (11,498 students) is larger than Freed-Hardeman (2,294 students) with more enrolled students.
- Freed-Hardeman ($12,840) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
- Freed-Hardeman's graduation rate (68%) is higher than South Dakota State (60%).

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

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$25,000
Financial Aid
$12,840
Test Scores
1,010 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
90.62% Acceptance Rate
27.56% Yield
Enrollment
1,878 Undergraduate
416 Graduate
505 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
111 Faculties (full-time)
305 Staffs (full-time)
$63,855 Faculty Salary
$41,598 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,320 annual charge
-1,240 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,220 annual charge
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