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Mississippi State vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare Mississippi State University and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Mississippi State's tuition ($26,580) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • Mississippi State's acceptance rate (76.32%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than Mississippi State (23.54%).
  • Mississippi State's SAT score (1,220) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
  • Mississippi State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
  • Mississippi State (22,649 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mississippi State ($11,374) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • Mississippi State's graduation rate (63%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University

Public, 4 years • Mississippi State, MS #123 National Universities, #2 in Mississippi more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,815 In-State
$26,580 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,374
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
76.32% Acceptance Rate
23.54% Yield
Enrollment
18,305 Undergraduate
4,344 Graduate
3,686 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
970 Faculties (full-time)
4,714 Staffs (full-time)
$82,612 Faculty Salary
$60,853 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,238 annual charge
-5,333 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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