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The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Iowa State has more expensive tuition & fees ($27,683) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
  • It is harder to admit to South Dakota State than Iowa State.
  • Iowa State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,220) than South Dakota State (1,140).
  • Iowa State has higher submitted ACT score (24) than South Dakota State (22).
  • Iowa State has more students with 29,969 students while South Dakota State has 11,327 students.
  • Iowa State has more full-time faculties with 1,519 faculties while South Dakota State has 497 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Iowa State University and South Dakota State University.
Iowa Statevs.South Dakota State
Ames, IowaLocationBrookings, South Dakota
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$10,497
Out-Of-State$27,683
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,299
Out-Of-State$12,809
79%% Receiving Financial Aid88%
$9,461Average Amount of Financial Aid$4,636
90.22 %Acceptance Rates86.08 %
28.96 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)40.00 %
1,220SAT Score1,140
24ACT Score22
74 %Graduation Rate59 %
18 %Transfer-out Rate-
86 %Retention Rate79 %
29,969Student Population11,327
1,519Number of Faculties497
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services
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