Arkansas vs. South Dakota State
The following statements compare University of Arkansas and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Arkansas's tuition ($28,772) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- Arkansas's acceptance rate (71.67%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
- South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than Arkansas (31.37%).
- South Dakota State's SAT score (1,150) is higher than Arkansas (1,130).
- South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Arkansas (20 to 1).
- Arkansas (32,140 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,498 students) with more enrolled students.
- Arkansas ($8,739) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
- Arkansas's graduation rate (70%) is higher than South Dakota State (60%).

University of Arkansas
Public, 4 years • Fayetteville, AR #113 National Universities, #2 in Arkansas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,748 In-State
$28,772 out-of-state
$28,772 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,739
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
71.67% Acceptance Rate
31.37% Yield
Enrollment
27,472 Undergraduate
4,668 Graduate
3,239 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,358 Faculties (full-time)
5,361 Staffs (full-time)
$90,406 Faculty Salary
$58,549 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,365 annual charge
-6,900 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,532 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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