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UNI vs. South Dakota State

The following statements compare University of Northern Iowa and South Dakota State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UNI's tuition ($21,272) is more expensive than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • UNI's acceptance rate (94.00%) is lower than South Dakota State (99.00%).
  • South Dakota State has higher yield (39.00%) than UNI (33.00%).
  • South Dakota State's SAT score (1,150) is higher than UNI (1,130).
  • UNI's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than South Dakota State (18 to 1).
  • South Dakota State (11,327 students) is larger than UNI (8,945 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UNI ($7,433) has higher amount of financial aid than South Dakota State ($4,636).
  • UNI's graduation rate (63%) is higher than South Dakota State (59%).
University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

Public, 4 years • Cedar Falls, IA #14 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,728 In-State
$21,272 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,433
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
94.00% Acceptance Rate
33.00% Yield
Enrollment
7,735 Undergraduate
1,210 Graduate
955 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
461 Faculties (full-time)
1,437 Staffs (full-time)
$75,693 Faculty Salary
$66,819 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,984 annual charge
-3,594 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
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
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