IPFW vs South Dakota State

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

Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
IPFW has more expensive tuition & fees ($20,961) than South Dakota State ($12,675).
It is harder to admit to South Dakota State than IPFW.
South Dakota State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,080) than IPFW (1,080).
South Dakota State has higher submitted ACT score (22) than IPFW (22).
South Dakota State has more students with 12,104 students while IPFW has 10,139 students.
South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 541 faculties while IPFW has 288 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Purdue University Fort Wayne and South Dakota State University.

Which school is more in your mind and would you like to go to?

IPFWSouth Dakota State

IPFW	vs.	South Dakota State
Fort Wayne, Indiana	Location	Brookings, South Dakota
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Master's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
In-State$8,730 Out-Of-State$20,961	Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,200 Out-Of-State$12,675
52% ($6,915)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	56% ($4,847)
$6,915	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$4,847
94.41 %	Acceptance Rates	91.37 %
37.58 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	44.79 %
1,080	SAT Score	1,155
22	ACT Score	23
40 %	Graduation Rate	56 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
55 %	Retention Rate	76 %
10,139	Student Population	12,104
288	Number of Faculties	541
16 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services