UCF vs. South Dakota State
The following statements compare University of Central Florida and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- UCF's tuition ($22,467) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
- UCF's acceptance rate (39.52%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
- South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than UCF (34.21%).
- UCF's SAT score (1,272) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
- South Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than UCF (29 to 1).
- UCF (69,233 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,498 students) with more enrolled students.
- UCF ($7,929) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
- UCF's graduation rate (75%) is higher than South Dakota State (60%).

University of Central Florida
Public, 4 years • Orlando, FL #136 National Universities, #4 in Florida more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$6,368 In-State
$22,467 out-of-state
$22,467 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,929
Test Scores
1,272 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
39.52% Acceptance Rate
34.21% Yield
Enrollment
59,470 Undergraduate
9,763 Graduate
13,856 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,553 Faculties (full-time)
5,296 Staffs (full-time)
$98,575 Faculty Salary
$66,803 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,020 annual charge
-7,582 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,010 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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