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 ($21,265) than South Dakota State ($12,809).
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 11,405 students while IPFW has 8,093 students.
South Dakota State has more full-time faculties with 497 faculties while IPFW has 329 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$8,857 Out-Of-State$21,265	Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,299 Out-Of-State$12,809
60% ($6,468)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	70% ($4,603)
$6,468	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$4,603
94.41 %	Acceptance Rates	91.37 %
37.58 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	44.79 %
1,080	SAT Score	1,150
22	ACT Score	23
40 %	Graduation Rate	59 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
65 %	Retention Rate	81 %
8,093	Student Population	11,405
329	Number of Faculties	497
13 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