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LSU vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • LSU's tuition ($28,631) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • LSU's acceptance rate (74.00%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than LSU (23.88%).
  • LSU's SAT score (1,235) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
  • South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than LSU (20 to 1).
  • LSU (39,418 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,498 students) with more enrolled students.
  • LSU ($12,924) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
  • LSU's graduation rate (71%) is higher than South Dakota State (60%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,954 In-State
$28,631 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,924
Test Scores
1,235 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
74.00% Acceptance Rate
23.88% Yield
Enrollment
32,574 Undergraduate
6,844 Graduate
4,347 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,371 Faculties (full-time)
6,696 Staffs (full-time)
$92,454 Faculty Salary
$64,342 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,470 annual charge
-8,765 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
$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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