Academic Comparison between Kairos and South Dakota State

Kairos University and South Dakota State University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Kairos is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Sioux Falls, SD and South Dakota State is a four-year, public school located in Brookings, SD.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Kairos is a private (not-for-profit) and South Dakota State is a public school and both are four-year schools.
South Dakota State has more expensive tuition & fees ($12,809) than Kairos ($3,600).
It is harder to admit to Kairos than South Dakota State.
South Dakota State has more students with 12,056 students while Kairos has 1,239 students.
Kairos has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while South Dakota State's ratio is 17 to 1.
South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 508 faculties while Kairos has 13 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Kairos University	vs.	South Dakota State University
Sioux Falls, South Dakota	Location	Brookings, South Dakota
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
$3,600	2025 Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,299 Out-Of-State$12,809
-	% Receiving Financial Aid	66%
-	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$6,191

84.62 %	Acceptance Rates	98.34 %
9.09 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	34.06 %
-	SAT Score	1,130
-	ACT Score	22
-	Graduation Rate	62 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
-	Retention Rate	84 %
1,239	Student Population	12,056
13	Number of Faculties	508
9 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes)	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services