UMBC vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare University of Maryland-Baltimore County and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UMBC's tuition ($30,308) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • UMBC's acceptance rate (74.00%) is lower than South Dakota State (99.00%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.00%) than UMBC (20.00%).
  • UMBC's SAT score (1,300) is higher than South Dakota State (1,150).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
  • UMBC (13,991 students) is larger than South Dakota State (11,327 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UMBC ($9,265) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • UMBC's graduation rate (70%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,952 In-State
$30,308 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,265
Test Scores
1,300 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
74.00% Acceptance Rate
20.00% Yield
Enrollment
10,625 Undergraduate
3,366 Graduate
969 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
564 Faculties (full-time)
2,001 Staffs (full-time)
$97,301 Faculty Salary
$76,198 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,513 annual charge
-4,000 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,690 annual charge
South Dakota State University
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
99.00% Acceptance Rate
39.00% 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
Graduation
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