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UL Lafayette vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UL Lafayette's tuition ($24,146) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • UL Lafayette's acceptance rate (88.83%) is lower than South Dakota State (98.71%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.15%) than UL Lafayette (32.30%).
  • UL Lafayette's SAT score (1,190) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
  • UL Lafayette (15,219 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UL Lafayette ($9,809) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($5,995).
  • South Dakota State's graduation rate (60%) is higher than UL Lafayette (52%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,418 In-State
$24,146 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,809
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
88.83% Acceptance Rate
32.30% Yield
Enrollment
12,950 Undergraduate
2,269 Graduate
2,517 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
646 Faculties (full-time)
1,974 Staffs (full-time)
$75,489 Faculty Salary
$58,002 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,418 annual charge
-3,678 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
9,917 Undergraduate
1,410 Graduate
2,128 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% 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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